Chapter 13 Vocabulary Flashcards
To learn and understand Chapter 13 Vocabulary words for a quiz and test.
Cabinet
An advisory group selected by the president to aid in making decisions
Commander in Chief
The role of the president as supreme commander of the military forces of the United States and of the state National Guard units when they are called into federal service
Federal Register
A publication of the US government that prints executive orders, rules, and regulations
National Security Council (NSC)
And agency in the Executive Office of the President that advises the president on national security
Chief Diplomat
The role of the president in recognizing foreign governments, making treaties, and effecting executive agreements
Diplomatic Recognition
The formal acknowledgment of a government as legitimate
Head of State
The role of the president as ceremonial head of the Government
Office of Management and Budget
A division of the executive office of the president
Chief Executive
The role of the president as head of the executive branch of the government
Executive Agreement
An international agreement made by the president with the head of a foreign State
Impeachment
An action by the house of representatives to accuse the president, vice president, or other civil officers of the United States of committing “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors”
Pardon
A release from the punishment for or legal consequences of a crime
Chief Legislator
The role of the president in influencing the making of laws
Executive Order
A rule or regulation is issued by the president that has the effect of law
Kitchen Cabinet
The informal advisers to the resident
State of the Union
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Chief of Staff
The person who is named it to direct the white house office and advise the Pres.
Executive Privilege
The right of executive officials to withhold information from or to refuse to appear before a legislative committee
Line-Item Veto
The power of an executive to veto individual lines or items within a piece of legislation without vetoing the entire bill
Pocket Veto
A special veto exercised by the chief executive after a legislative body has adjourned
White House Office
The personal office of the president, which tends to the presidential political needs and manages the media
Signing Statement
A written declaration that a president may make when signing a bill into law
Patronage
The practice of rewarding faithful party workers and following with government employment and contracts
War Powers Resolution
A law passed in 1973 spelling out the conditions under which the president can commit troops without Congressional approval