Executive Branch-U.S Gov’t – Flashcards

Presidential power to strike, or remove, specific items from a spending bill without vetoing the entire package; declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

The amount of times Congress overrides a Veto during a presidential term

A law passed in 1973 in reaction to American fighting in Vietnam and Cambodia that requires presidents to consult with Congress whenever possible prior to using military force and to withdraw forces after 60 days unless Congress declares war or grants an extension. Presidents view the resolution as unconstitutional.

group of officials who head government departments and advise the President

President selecting a running mate who brings diversity of ideology, geographic region, age, gender, race, or ethnicity to the slate.

the person who is named to direct the white house office and advise the president

The presidential staff member responsible for handling White House media relations and communications

advisor to the President who is an attorney. AKA The Presidents Lawyer.

powers that congress has that are specifically listed in the constitution

The powers of the national government in foreign affairs that the Supreme Court has declared do not depend on constitutional grants but rather grow out of the very existence of the national government

A power created for the president through laws enacted by Congress.

Appoints federal judges, can grant reprieves and pardons for fereal crimes, can veto acts of congress, can call special sessions of congress

The percentage of survey respondents who say that they "approve" or "strongly approve" of the way the president is doing his job.

a political scandal involving abuse of power and bribery and obstruction of justice

a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office

Term used to describe a president as an "emperor" who acts without consulting Congress or acts in secrecy to evade or deceive congress

a committee in the executive branch of government that advises the president on foreign and military and national security

powers given to leaders in times of a crisis

The power to keep executive communications confidential, especially if they relate to national security.

Powers the Constitution is presumed to have delegated to the National Government because it is the government of a sovereign state within the world community