Chapter 6 Flashcards
Chief Executive
president’s responsibility to see that Goverment programs are carried out and that the laws passed by Congress are implemented
Commander in Chief
the Constitution names the president, so they have authority to order troops into action and to call them back home
Foreign Policy
the president has the job of formulation the nation’s plans and procedures for dealing with other countries
Diplomacy
the art of negotiating with foreign goverments
Chief of State
also known as head of state, the president takes on the role of the symbolic figurehead of the United States
Succession
the process of succeedig, or coming after someone
Executive Privillege
power allows a president to refuse to release information to Congress or a court
Diplomatic Recognition
president has the power to formally recognize the legitimacy of a foreign goverment
Reprieve
postpones the carrying out of a sentence, of the length of time a person is put in jail
Pardon
releases a convicted criminal from having to fulfill a sentence
Amnesty
which grants a group of offenders a general pardon for the offenses committed
Commute
reduce a person’s sentence
Administration
is made up of all the people who work for the executive branch
Executive Office of the President
consists of a number of separate offices that help the president formulate policy
White House Office
consists of the president’s key personal and political staff
Chief of Staff
the role varies from president to president and is appoint by the president to manage the White House Office
National Security Council
brings together the top military, foreign affairs, and intelligence officials in the administration to coordinate US national security policy
Council of Economic Advisers
provides the president with expert analysis of the economy
Office of Management and Budget
help develop the federal budget and to oversee its execution by the agencies in the executive branch
Executive Departments
are responsible for carrying out laws, administering programs, and making regulations in their particular area of responsibility
Executive Orders
a formal rule of regulation instructing executive branch officials on how to carry out their jobs
