Chapter 13 Vocab

Question 1

Passed in 1951, the amendment limits presidents to two terms in office

Answer 1

22nd amendment

Question 2

The political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law

Answer 2

Impeachment

Question 3

Passed in 1967, this amendment permits the Vice President to become acting president if both the Vice President and the presidents cabinet determine that the president is disabled

Answer 3

25th amendment

Question 4

A group of presidential advisors not mentioned in the Constitution

Answer 4

Cabinet

Question 5

And office created in 1947 to coordinate the presidents foreign and military policy advisors

Answer 5

National security council

Question 6

A 3 member body appointed by the president to advise the president on economic policy

Answer 6

Council of economic advisors

Question 7

An office that performs both managerial and budgetary functions

Answer 7

Office of management and budget

Question 8

The constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to congress with reasons for rejecting it

Answer 8

Veto

Question 9

A veto taking place when congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to the president, who simply lets it die by neither signing it nor vetoing it

Answer 9

Pocket veto

Question 10

These occur when voters cast their ballots for congressional candidates of the presidents party because they support the president

Answer 10

Presidential coattails

Question 11

Law passed in 1973 that requires presidents to consult with Congress whenever possible prior to using military force

Answer 11

War powers resolution

Question 12

The ability of congress to override a presidential decision

Answer 12

Legislative veto

Question 13

Changed inauguration from march 4th to January 20th

Answer 13

20th amendment

Question 14

Book written by Arthur Schlesinger that argued the president had become too powerful for the nations good

Answer 14

The imperial presidency

Question 15

1996 law granting the president the authority to propose rescinding funds in appropriations, bills, and tax provisions that apply to only a few people

Answer 15

Line item veto

Question 16

These are as binding as laws, but do not require the consent of congress

Answer 16

Executive orders

Question 17

The assumed authority granted by the citizens when a president wins a decisive election

Answer 17

Mandate

Question 18

The president had a forum that allows a person to express beliefs and opinions to many people and set the agenda for the nation

Answer 18

Bully pulpit

Question 19

Issued after a president signs a bill and specifies which parts of the bill the president intends to enforce

Answer 19

Presidential signing statements

Question 20

Power claimed by the president to resist subpoenas and investigation because of separation of powers

Answer 20

Executive privilege

Question 21

An agreement between the United States and a foreign government made by the executive branch either alone or with Congressional approval and dealing usually with routine matters

Answer 21

Executive agreement

Question 22

A formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity, the outcome of which, depending on the country, may include the removal of that official from office as well as criminal or civil punishment

Answer 22

Impeachment