Glossary
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A list of terms frequently used by the U.S. Embassy in Kampala.
A
Absentee Ballot
A ballot submitted by an American citizen while not on American territory
Administration
The act or process of administering, especially the management of a government or large institution. The executive branch of a government.
Ambassador
A diplomatic official of the highest rank appointed and accredited as representative in residence by one government or sovereign to another, usually for a specific length of time.
Amendment
A correction or alteration, as in a manuscript. The process of formally altering or adding to a document or record.
B
Bilateral
Affecting or undertaken by two sides equally; binding on both parties.
Bill
A draft of a proposed law presented for approval to a legislative body.
Biometric
The statistical study of biological phenomena
Bureau
A government department or a subdivision of a department
Bush, George W
Former President of the United State of America.
C
Cheney, Richard B
Former Vice President of the United States of America.
Classified
To designate (a document, for example) as confidential, secret or top secret.
Congress
The national legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives
Consular
A person who works in the consulate
Consulate
The branch of the Embassy that works with foreigners to obtain their visas to the United States
DCM
Deputy Chief of Mission. The DCM in Uganda is Andrew G. Chritton
Declassified
To remove official security classification from.
Delegation
A person or group of persons officially elected or appointed to represent another or others.
Democrat
An advocate or democracy. A member of the Democratic Party.
Diplomat
One, such as an ambassador, who has been appointed to represent a government in its relations with other governments.
DPAO
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
E
Embassy
A building containing the offices of an ambassador and staff.
F
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation. See official website
FCS
Foreign Commercial Service
G
Government
Administration that handles a country
GSO
General Services Office
H
Homeland Security (U.S. Department)
An independent agency established by and accountable to the President of the United States of America. It develops and implements a national strategy to make the United States safe from terrorist threats or attacks. See official website
House of Representatives
The lower house of the U.S. Congress and most state legislatures. See official website
I
Immigrant
A person who leaves one country to settle permanently in another
Immigration
To enter and settle in a country or region to which one is not native
IRC
Information Resource Center. U.S. Embassy section that distributes useful information for researchers, students, professionals, institutions, non-government organizations, etc.
K
M
Marine
A member of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Multinational
Having operations, subsidiaries, or investments in more than two countries
PAS
Public Affairs Section
R
Republican
One who favors a republic as the best form of government. A member of the Republican Party of the United States.
RSO
Regional Security Officer
S
Secretary of State
The person under the president who works to maintain good relations with other countries and leaders. The current U.S. Secretary of State is Condoleezza Rice. Link to the U.S. Department of State
T
Terrorism
The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or government, often for ideological or political reasons.
V
Visa
Official authorizations appended to a passport, permitting entry into and travel within a particular country or region. Link to the U.S. Visa Information.
W
Waiver
Intentional relinquishment of a right, claim or privilege
White House
The executive mansion of the President of the United States. See link.