(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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Commander in Chief – official head of U.S. military forces, constant contact with key advisors (Pentagon), can engage U.S. forces temporarily (War Powers Act) without consent of Congress.
Judicial Powers - can appoint federal and Supreme Court justices, grant reprieves (postpone the carrying out of one’s sentence for new evidence), grant pardons (frees person from serving his or her sentence), and grant commutation (lessens a sen
Department of Housing and Urban Development - Works on national housing needs, and helps poorer families to buy homes
Representative of the Nation – represents the interests of all 319 million Americans, shows national support by visiting sites of national disasters, and officially recognizes other governments
Executive Office - White House staff, National Security Council, Office of Management and Budget, Council of Economic Advisors, & National Economic Council.
Department of Justice - enforces the law and to protect public safety. It makes sure that criminals are prosecuted and that all Americans get fair justice. Some organizations included are FBI and US Marshals.
Foreign Policy Leader – helps to advance America’s economic & diplomatic (allies) with foreign leaders
Department of State - handles U.S. relations with foreign countries (includes diplomatic relationships with over 180 countries), and is headed by the Secretary of State, the top foreign advisor to the president.
Department of the Treasury – manages the money for U.S. financial systems. Overseas printing money, collecting taxes, and ensuring that the government has money to keep operating.
Department of Homeland Security - formed in 2002 by President George W. Bush after the 9/11 in order to prevent and disrupt terrorist attacks within the United States.
Qualifications - natural-born U.S. citizen, 35 years old, resident of U.S. for 14 years.
Department of Transportation - works to ensure fast and safe transportation around the United States, which is important for our economy and quality of life. This department manages federal highways (ex. I-81), and the FAA which ensures safe air
Benefits - live in White House, salary of $400,000 per year, $50,000 expense account, $100,000 travel expenses, pension = to cabinet members, support staff, AF1
Chief Executive – official head of the executive branch, carries out and executes nation’s laws through the 15 major Cabinet departments
Appointing Officials - under the Constitution, the president has the power to appoint high ranking officials
Department of Health and Human Services - helps to keep Americans healthy, and is also responsible for administering Medicare and Medicaid. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report to this department.
Department of Energy - works to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States. It helps to find new sources of clean, reliable energy through helping with scientific research and innovation.
Department of the Interior - handles the conservation of our land, manages national parks and works to protect our lands, wildlife, and natural resources.
Department of Agriculture - plays an important role in overseeing farming, ensure food is safe and properly grown and prepared. They also make sure that our land is protected and that farmers can successfully grow food to feed the nation.
Department of Labor – responsible for making sure America has a strong workforce by assisting with job training, safe working conditions, minimum wage, preventing discrimination in the workplace, and unemployment insurance.
Department of Veteran's Affairs – administers benefit programs for veterans by making sure that military personnel are taken care of once they return home / complete service to our country.
Bureaucracy – government agencies that carry out the work of government and enforce policies/laws; employees are bureaucrats.
Party Leader - official head of his party Democrat/ Republican, fundraising, endorsements, etc.
White House Staff - over 450, no Senate confirmations, Press Secretary, Chief of Staff, early presidents paid for out of own pockets
Department of Education -promotes national education and works to keep America competitive, and ensure that education is available to all; works closely with states to provide financial aid and assistance where needed the most.
Legislative Powers - president may recommend legislation to Congress through the State of the Union address / annual budget, veto legislation, and through lobbying
Executive Privilege - president’s right to refuse to hand over or testify information from the executive branch that he feels is confidential business.
Electoral College - plurality, 270 electoral votes needed to win presidency, based on 538 total (100 Senate, 438 House, + 3 for D.C.), controversial elections in 2000 and 2016.
Department of Defense -provides the military that defends our country and includes the Army, Navy, and Air Force. It is headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and is the government's largest agency.
Chief of State – ceremonial duties: awarding the Medal of Honor, first pitch at Nationals Game, Easter Egg Roll, pardoning of turkey etc.
Executive Orders - detailed instructions, regulations, and rules about how laws should be carried out and enforced (ex. Trump’s travel ban).
Cabinet – 15 departments of the executive, headed by secretaries and one attorney general, advise on policy areas, rarely all meet today.
First Lady - promote social causes, hosts events, Michelle Obama – healthy lunches/ veteran’s affairs
Chief Agenda Setter – lobbies w/Congress, gives State of Union Address, annual budget, approve/veto legislation.
Vice President – tiebreaker, preside over Senate, focus on specific areas of policy, attend events on president’s behalf.
Media - many modern presidents use the media to directly influence the people they represent (ex. FDR fireside chats, G.W. Bush – response to terrorism, etc.)
Department of Commerce - promotes the nation's economy through technological innovation, supporting business and industry, telecommunications and technical policies, international trade agreements, and issuing patents and trademarks.
