Chapter 13 Vocabulary

Question 1

Cabinet

Answer 1

An advisory group selected by the president to aid in making decisions

Question 2

Commander in Chief

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Federal Register

Answer 3

A publication of the US government that prints executive orders, rules, and regulations

Question 4

National Security Council (NSC)

Answer 4

And agency in the Executive Office of the President that advises the president on national security

Question 5

Chief Diplomat

Answer 5

The role of the president in recognizing foreign governments, making treaties, and effecting executive agreements

Question 6

Diplomatic Recognition

Answer 6

The formal acknowledgment of a government as legitimate

Question 7

Head of State

Answer 7

The role of the president as ceremonial head of the Government

Question 8

Office of Management and Budget

Answer 8

A division of the executive office of the president

Question 9

Chief Executive

Answer 9

The role of the president as head of the executive branch of the government

Question 10

Executive Agreement

Answer 10

An international agreement made by the president with the head of a foreign State

Question 11

Impeachment

Answer 11

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”

Question 12

Pardon

Answer 12

A release from the punishment for or legal consequences of a crime

Question 13

Chief Legislator

Answer 13

The role of the president in influencing the making of laws

Question 14

Executive Order

Answer 14

A rule or regulation is issued by the president that has the effect of law

Question 15

Kitchen Cabinet

Answer 15

The informal advisers to the resident

Question 16

State of the Union

Answer 16

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Question 17

Chief of Staff

Answer 17

The person who is named it to direct the white house office and advise the Pres.

Question 18

Executive Privilege

Answer 18

The right of executive officials to withhold information from or to refuse to appear before a legislative committee

Question 19

Line-Item Veto

Answer 19

The power of an executive to veto individual lines or items within a piece of legislation without vetoing the entire bill

Question 20

Pocket Veto

Answer 20

A special veto exercised by the chief executive after a legislative body has adjourned

Question 21

White House Office

Answer 21

The personal office of the president, which tends to the presidential political needs and manages the media

Question 22

Signing Statement

Answer 22

A written declaration that a president may make when signing a bill into law

Question 23

Patronage

Answer 23

The practice of rewarding faithful party workers and following with government employment and contracts

Question 24

War Powers Resolution

Answer 24

A law passed in 1973 spelling out the conditions under which the president can commit troops without Congressional approval