Untitled Deck Flashcards
What is the president’s role as the leader of the armed forces called?
Commander in Chief
What is an international agreement made by the president that does not require Senate approval?
Executive Agreement
What is a directive from the president that has the force of law?
Executive Order
What is the president’s right to withhold information from Congress or the courts called?
Executive Privilege
What power allows the president to forgive a crime?
Pardon
What is the president’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
What term refers to the president’s use of media and public influence to shape policy?
Bully Pulpit
What is a written message explaining how the president interprets a new law called?
Signing Statement
What is the president’s annual speech outlining legislative priorities known as?
State of the Union
What term refers to the president’s advisors who are heads of executive departments?
Cabinet
What council advises the president on national security and foreign policy?
National Security Council (NSC)
What is the name of the president’s closest personal and political advisors?
White House Office
What amendment limits the president to two terms (or 10 years)?
22nd Amendment
What amendment establishes procedures for presidential succession and disability?
25th Amendment
What is a formal agreement between nations that requires Senate approval?
Treaty
What tradition involves the president consulting home-state senators before nominating judges?
Senatorial Courtesy
