| A | B |
| bureaucracy | large, complex structure that handles the business of an organization |
| entitlement | a benefit paid to all those who meet the requirements |
| federal budget | financial document that shows federal income and spending for the year |
| foreign affairs | a nation's relationship with other countries |
| domestic affairs | all matters not related to foreign affairs |
| terrorism | use of violence to intimidate a government or society |
| executive departments | units of federal administration |
| foreign aid | economic and military aid to other countries |
| tax return | declaration of taxable income |
| espionage | spying |