Chapter 14 The Presidency Flashcards

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Divided government

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One party controls the White House and another party controls one or both houses of Congress

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Unified government

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The same party controls the White House and both houses of Congress

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Gridlock

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The inability of the government to act because rival parties control different parts of the government

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Electoral college

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The people chosen to cast each state’s votes in a presidential election. Each state can cast one electoral vote for each senator and representative it has. The District of Columbia has three electoral votes, even though it cannot elect a representative or senator.

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Bully pulpit

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The president’s use of his prestige and visibility to guide or enthuse the American public

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Veto message

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A message from the President to Congress stating that he will not sign a bill it has passed. Must be produced within 10 days of the bill’s passage.

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Pocket veto

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A bill fails to become law because the President did not sign it within 10 days before Congress adjourns

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Line-item veto

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An executive’s ability to block a particular provision in a bill passed by the legislature.

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Signing statement

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A presidential document that reveals what the president thinks of a new law and how it ought to be enforced

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Pyramid structure

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A president’s subordinates report to him through a clear chain of command headed by a chief of staff

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Circular structure

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Several of the president’s assistants report directly to him

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Ad hoc structure

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Several subordinates, cabinet officers, and committees report directly to the president on different matters.

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Cabinet

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The heads of the 15 executive branch departments of the federal government

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13
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Legislative veto

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The authority of Congress to block a presidential action after it has taken place. The Supreme Court has held that Congress does not have this power

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14
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Impeachment

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Charges against a president approved by a majority of the House of Representatives

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