Executive Branch Flashcards
What is a parliamentary government?
Chief of executive is leader of majority party in the legislature.
What is a presidential ticket?
Joint listing of president and vice president candidates on same ballot.
What is the vesting clause?
President’s authority to control most executive functions.
What is a treaty?
Formal agreement between U.S. and one or more nations that must be approved by 2/3 vote of senate.
What is an executive agreement?
Formal agreement between president and leaders of other nations that doesn’t require senate approval.
What is a congressional executive agreement?
A formal agreement between the U.S president and international leaders that requires approval of both houses.
What is the take care clause?
Constitutional requirements that president ensure laws are faithfully executed even with disagreement.
What is the state of the union address?
President annual statement to Congress and nation about what they want done.
What is a signing statement?
Explains why president is signing a particular bill.
What did the 22nd amendment do?
Limited presidential candidates to two terms.
What did the 12th amendment do?
Allowed voters to cast separate votes for the V.P.
What did Article 1 of the constitution do?
Congress cannot delegate powers to the president.
What does article 2 of the constitution address?
Foreign threats and operations of government. Also establishes roles of president.
What does the 25th amendment do?
Allows for temporary removal of the president due to illness or disability.
What three things did the framers want the president to do?
Steer clear of parties and factions
Enforce laws passed by Congress
Handle communications with foreign governments.
