The Executive Branch

Question 1

referece to the White House as a “bully pulpit,” meaning that the president would use it as a platform to promote their agenda

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bully pulpit

Question 2

the president’s officials that advise the president on any subject and help make important decisions

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cabinet

Question 3

analyzes the national economy in order to advise the president on economic policy

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council of economic advisors

Question 4

a formal agreement between the US president and leaders of other nations that does not require Senate approval

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executive agreement

Question 5

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

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executive orders

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referred to as implied power for the president

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executive privelege

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argues that a single executive (a president) is the best form for the executive branch of the US

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federalist 70

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formal accusation against a president or other public official, the first step is removal from office

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impeachment

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presidential power to strike, or remove, specific items from a bill while allowing the rest of the bill to become law

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line-term veto

Question 10

a requirement the federal government imposes as a condition for receiving federal funds

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mandate

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an advisory group that shares information to advise the president, with the respect to policies relating to national security

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national security council

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oversees the performance of federal agencies, and administers the federal budget

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office of management and budget

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when the president lets a bill die by neither signing nor vetoing it

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pocket veto

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when voters cast their ballots for congressional candidates of the president’s party because they support the president

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presidential coattails

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official pronouncements issued by the president at or near the time a bill is signed into law; often comments on the bill signed, saying whether it is good legislation or meets some pressing needs

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presidential signing statement

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communication from the President to Congress in which the president reports on the current condition of the country and provides policy proposals for the upcoming legislative year

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state of the union address

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a term used to describe a president as an emperor who acts without consulting Congress or acts in secret to evade or deceive congress

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the imperial presidency

Question 18

changed the beginning and end of the terms for the president and vice president

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20th amendment

Question 19

whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress

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25th amendment

Question 20

the formal, constitutional authority of the president to reject bills passed by both houses of Congress, thus preventing their becoming law without further congressional action

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veto power

Question 21

congressional resolution designed to limit the U.S. president’s ability to initiate or escalate military actions abroad

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war powers resolution