Chapter 14 Flashcards
Unified government
The same party control the White House and both houses of Congress
Gridblock
The inability of the government to act because rival parties control different parts of the government
Electoral College
The people chosen to cast each states voted in a presidential election. Each state can cast one electoral vote for each senator and representative it had. The District of Columbia has 3 electoral votes, even though it cannot elect a representative of senator
Bully pulpit
The presidents use of his pr drive and visibility to guide and those the American public
Veto message
A message from the president to congress state that he will not sign a bill it has passed. Just be produced within 10 days of the bills passage
Pocket veto
A bill fails to become law because the Presidnt did not sign it within 10 days before Congress adjourns
Line item veto
An executives ability to block w particular provision in a bill passed by the legislature
Signing Statement
A presidential document that reveal ew hat the president thinks or a new law and how it outfit to be enforced
Pyramid Structure
Presidents subordinates report to him theough a clear chain of command headed by a chief of staff
Circular Structure
Several of the presidents assistants report directly to him
Ad hoc structure
Several subordinates, canine the officers, ash committees report directly to the president on different matters
Cabinet
The heads of the 15 executive branch departments or the federal government
Impeachment
Charges against a president approved by q majority of the House of Representatives
Divided Government
One party controls the White House and another party controls one or both houses of Cingres
