Chapter 4 Vocab Flashcards
federalist #70
Alexander Hamilton
the president is the single most powerful individual in the American political system
federalist #51
Madison
advocates a separation of powers within the national government.
war powers resolution
requires the President to consult with Congress when activating military troops
Legislative veto
the ability of Congress to pass a resolution to override a presidential decision
power of the purse
The constitutional authority for Congress to raise and spend money.
Bush Doctrine
issued that America can treat all countries that support terrorists against the U.S. as enemies
advice and consent
a power of the United States Senate to be consulted on and approve treaties signed and appointments made by the president of the United States to public positions
executive agreements
an international agreement, usually regarding routine administrative matters not warranting a formal treaty, made by the executive branch of the US government without ratification by the Senate.
diplomatic recognition
the presidential power to recognize foreign governments
Myers v. United States, 1926
affirmed the president’s ability to fire those executive-branch officials whom he appointed with Senate approval
pocket veto
an indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session.
executive privilege
the authority of the President to withhold documents or information in his possession or in the possession of the Executive Branch from the Legislative or Judicial Branch of the government.
United States v. Nixon, 1974
the Court held that there are no “absolute unqualified presidential privilege of immunity from judicial process under all circumstances”
Nixon v. Fitzgerald, 1982
states that presidents cannot be sued for damages related to official decisions made while in office
impoundment
the presidential practice of refusing to spend money appropriated by Congress
Budget Reform and Impoundment Act of 1974-
required the president to spend all appropriated funds, unless Congress approved the impoundment
agenda setting
legislative branch determines policy priorities for the nation
bully pulprit
a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue.
executive order
have the force of law
Prosecutorial discretion
the widely accepted principle that law enforcement officers are responsible for choosing where to focus their efforts
Clinton v. City of New York, 1998
ruled both the law and action [line-item vetoing] unconstitutional, criticizing them for permitting the president to construct legislation— an abuse of the principle of separation of powers
multilaterally
designing and carrying out policy with other nations
unilaterally
making and carrying out policy alone
executive agreements
policies that don’t require Senate approval
