Chapter 5 Key Terms Flashcards
1
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Executive Branch
A
Enforces laws
2
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Enumerated Power
A
Listed powers of government
3
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Commander in Chief
A
President leads military
4
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Chief Legislator
A
President’s role in lawmaking
5
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Veto
A
President rejects a bill
6
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Pocket Veto
A
Indirect veto by inaction
7
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Treaty
A
Formal agreement between countries
8
Q
State of the Union
A
Annual presidential speech to Congress
9
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Presidential Pardon
A
Forgiveness for a crime
10
Q
Executive Order
A
Directive from the President
11
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Executive Agreement
A
International agreement, no Senate approval
12
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Executive Privilege
A
Right to withhold information
13
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War Powers Resolution
A
Limits president’s war power, congressional approval after 60 days
14
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Impeachment
A
Charges against a public official, 2/3 senate vote to convict
15
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Office of Management and Budget
A
Oversees federal budget
