Unit 5: Chapter 13: Executive Branch Flashcards
chief legislator
term for the president as architect of public policy and the one who sets the agenda for congress
chief economist
when the president tries to affect outcomes of the economy
*not much influence
party leader
the leader of its political party he is part of
chief diplomat
The role of the president in recognizing foreign governments, making treaties, and effecting executive agreements.
commander in chief
The role of the president as supreme commander of the military forces of the United States and of the state National Guard units when they are called into federal service
chief executive
the role of the president as head of the executive branch of the government
chief of state
term for the President as the ceremonial head of the United States, the symbol of all the people of the nation
executive agreement
an agreement between the United States and a foreign government that is less formal than a treaty and is not subject to the constitutional requirement for ratification by two-thirds of the U.S. Senate.
balanced ticket
occurs when a presidential nominee chooses a vice presidential running mate who has different qualities in order to attract more votes.
cabinet
The secretaries, or chief administrators, of the major departments of the federal government. Cabinet secretaries are appointed by the president and approved by the Senate.
Executive office of the president
an organization established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to assist the president in carrying out major duties
White house office
Presidential staff who oversee the policy interests of the president
Chief of staff
the person who oversees the operations of all White House staff and controls access to the president
press secretary
one of the president’s top assistants who is in charge of media relations on a daily basis
white house counsel
pres lawyer
national security counsel
a committee in the executive branch of government that advises the president on foreign and military and national security
OMB Office of management and budget
The organization responsible for preparing the federal budget and for central clearance of legislative proposals from federal agencies
25th ammendment
clarifies even further the line of succession to the Presidency, and establishes rules for a President who becomes unable to perform his duties while in office. Vice president -> president
take care clause
requirement that presidents take care that the laws are faithfully executed. even if they disagree with them
statutory powers
A power created for the president through laws enacted by Congress.
executive orders
The president directs an agency to carry out policies/existing laws (informal power)
bully pulpit
The president’s use of his prestige and visibility to guide or enthuse the American public.
works progress administration
The Works Progress Administration was directed by Harry Hopkins and employed 3.4 million people at double the relief rate.
the pentagon papers
secret government documents published In 1971; revealed that the u.s. government had misled Americans about the Vietnam war.
imperial presidency
term used to describe a president as an emperor who acts without consulting Congress or acts in secrecy to evade or deceive congress
