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Executive Branch Key Terms Flashcards

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the top elected official in charge of enforcing laws and carrying out government policy

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Chief Executive

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a second election to determine a clear winner, following a first election in which no candidate received a majority of the votes

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Runoff Election

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the order of successors to the presidency if the president is unable to serve as specified in the Constitution and federal law

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Line of Succession

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the heads of the executive departments of the federal government

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Cabinet

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a postponement of punishment for a crime

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Reprieve

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a decree that frees a person from punishment for a crime

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Pardons

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a general pardon usually granted to a group of people

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Amnestry

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in 1791, Congress passed a law that taxed sales of whiskey. Farmers in western Pennsylvania who made whiskey refused to pay the tax and even attacked federal tax collectors. Washington personally led 13,000 militia troops into western Pennsylvania to put down the rebellion. In this way, he affirmed the power of the president as the nation’s chief law enforcer and commander in chief.

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Whiskey Rebellion

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critics of Jackson’s use of his presidential power resulted in this nickname

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“King Andrew”

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military rule established over a civilian population during a time of emergency

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Martial Law

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an executive order issued on January 1, 1863, by President Lincoln freeing slaves in all portions of the United States not then under Union control (that is, within the Confederacy)

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Emancipation Proclamation

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a rule or regulation issued by a president or governor that has the force of law

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Executive Order

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Roosevelt used the presidency as a platform from which to speak out on important public issues

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“Bully Pulpit”

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reforms by FDR that expanded the role of the president; FDR presented Congress with 15 major bills. Congress passed them all.

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New Deal

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FDR’s way of addressing the nation with radio broadcasts in a warm manner

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“Fireside Chats”

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presidents acting more like emperors than constitutional leaders

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“Imperial Presidency”

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a large, complex organization that functions under uniform rules and procedures

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Bureaucracy

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Ceremonial Leader of government; represents US at official functions, both at home and abroad

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Chief of State

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responsible for operations of the US military and the overall security of the nation

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Commander in Chief

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oversees US foreign policy, holds talks with foreign leaders and negotiates treaties

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Chief Diplomat

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Sets a policy agenda for Congress in annual State of Union address

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Chief Policymaker

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Works with congress to write a federal budget and set a tax policy; Appoints members of Federal Reserve Board

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Chief Manager of the Economy

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Leader of political party

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Chief of Party

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Embodies American ideals and serves the nation by acting in its best interests; Comforts american people in times of crisis

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Chief Citizen

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the automatic killing of a bill by refusing to either sign it or veto it; this can occur only in the final days of a congressional session

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Pocket Veto

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the head of the White House staff

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Chief of Staff

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provides support staff to the president

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Executive Office of the President

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the president, along with his or her personal staff and advisers; also, a president’s time in office

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Administration

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an organization within the executive branch that carries out the work of government in a broad area of public policy, such as agriculture or labor

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Executive Departments

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an organization within the executive branch that does not belong to any executive department and answers directly to the president

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Independent Agencies

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a civilian employee who works in a government agency

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Civil Servants

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an employee or former employee who exposes wrongdoing within an organization in the hope of stopping it

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Whistle-blowers

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the practice of contracting private companies to do jobs once done by civil servants

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Privitization

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