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Unit 4 Executive Branch Flashcards

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Medium for discussion for presidential messages.

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Forum

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Express will of the people, have shaped the office of the presidency to its modern form.

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Mandate

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Limit the president effectiveness of carrying out a legislative program or in using executive powers.

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Congressional override

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Prevent president from committing troops to combat for more then 60 days without congressional approvle.

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War powers act

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Rules that have the force of law.

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Executive orders.

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The president puts aside or refuses to spend the money congress has approbated for a certain purpose.

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Impoundment

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Grants a postponement of legal punishment.

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Reprieve

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Is a release from legal punishment.

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Pardon

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A group pardon to people for an offense against the government.

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Amnesty

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To study the economy and help prepare the report for the president.

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Council of economic adviser.

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Appointment to political office rewards those persons who support the president and the party during an election.

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Patronage

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Formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries.

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Treaties

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Pacts between the president and the head of a foreign government.

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Executive agreements

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Existing in fact rather than legally.

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De facto

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Secret.

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Covert

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When is Coach Bracketts Birthday

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September 24

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one who works for a department or agency of the federal government

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Bureaucrat

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an ambassador’s official residence and office in a foreign country

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Embassy

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a business that the federal government runs

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Government Corporation

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to reduce regulation

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Deregulate

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the purchasing of materials

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Procurement

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the practice of victorious politicians rewarding their followers with government jobs

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Spoils System

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Office of Management and budgets review of all legislative proposals that executive agencies prepare.

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Central Clearance

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Director of the National Security Council staff.

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National Security Adviser

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One of the presidents top assistants who is in charge of media relations

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Press Secretary

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practice of government employment based on competitive examinations and merit

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Civil Service System

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individuals and groups who work with a government agency and are most effected by its decisions

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Client Group

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a cabinet department employee who helps promote good relations with congress

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Liaison Officer

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an order that will stop a particular action or enforce a rule or regulation

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Injunction

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a relationship formed among government agencies, congressional committees, and client groups who work together

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Iron Triangle

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consists of the bureau of mint, engraving, and printing

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Department of Treasury

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responsible for the overall foreign policy of the United States

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Department of State

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created the present federal civil service system

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Pendleton Act

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limits how involved federal government employees can become in election

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Hatch Act

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established the social security system

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Social Security Act

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provides important services such as hospital care, but the VA needs resources to continue, offering such services to veterans

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Department of Veterans Affairs

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Salary

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Compensation

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the order in which officials fill the office of president in case of a vacancy

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Presidential Succession

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member of a party chosen in each state to formally elect the president and Vice President.

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Elector

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The official vote for president and Vice President by electors in each state.

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Electoral Vote

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Secretaries of the executive departments, the Vice President, and other top officials that help the president make decisions and policy.

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Cabinet

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The release of secret information by anonymous government officials to the media.

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Leak

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