Chapter 14 Terms Flashcards
Government activities not made known to the public
Covert Operations
A nonbinding presidential agreement made with another head of state in which both sides agree to carry out a particular action.
Executive Agreement
Annual speech, given by the president before a joint session of the House and Senate, which establishes the president’s legislative agenda
State of the Union
The automatic veto of a bill if the president leaves it unsigned for ten days during a congressional adjournment
Pocket Veto
Allows the president to veto part of a bill without vetoing the entire bill
Line-Item Veto
Term of office
Tenure
Presidential term limits
Twenty-Second Amendment
An elected official who is still in office but has not been reelected; often refers to a president who has lost an election or cannot stand for reelection and must serve out the remainder of his term
Lame Duck
The House’s power to file criminal charges against the president or any other government officials; the Senate acts as a trial court for impeachment cases.
Impeachment
Presidential directives or actions that have the effect and force of law
Executive Orders
Presidential Succession and Disability
Twenty-Fifth Amendment
made up of White House offices and agencies that help develop and implement the president’s programs and policies
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Includes the president’s press secretary, counsel or legal advisor, and physician.
White House Office
Serves an important role in intelligence gathering, policy formulation, and crisis management.
National Security Council (NSC)
Has the important task of preparing the nation’s annual budget for Congress as well as coordinating policy among departments.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
