Chapter 13 Vocab Flashcards
Passed in 1951, the amendment limits presidents to two terms in office
22nd amendment
The political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law
Impeachment
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
25th amendment
A group of presidential advisors not mentioned in the Constitution
Cabinet
And office created in 1947 to coordinate the presidents foreign and military policy advisors
National security council
A 3 member body appointed by the president to advise the president on economic policy
Council of economic advisors
An office that performs both managerial and budgetary functions
Office of management and budget
The constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to congress with reasons for rejecting it
Veto
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
Pocket veto
These occur when voters cast their ballots for congressional candidates of the presidents party because they support the president
Presidential coattails
Law passed in 1973 that requires presidents to consult with Congress whenever possible prior to using military force
War powers resolution
The ability of congress to override a presidential decision
Legislative veto
Changed inauguration from march 4th to January 20th
20th amendment
Book written by Arthur Schlesinger that argued the president had become too powerful for the nations good
The imperial presidency
1996 law granting the president the authority to propose rescinding funds in appropriations, bills, and tax provisions that apply to only a few people
Line item veto
These are as binding as laws, but do not require the consent of congress
Executive orders
The assumed authority granted by the citizens when a president wins a decisive election
Mandate
The president had a forum that allows a person to express beliefs and opinions to many people and set the agenda for the nation
Bully pulpit
Issued after a president signs a bill and specifies which parts of the bill the president intends to enforce
Presidential signing statements
Power claimed by the president to resist subpoenas and investigation because of separation of powers
Executive privilege
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
Executive agreement
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
Impeachment
