Ap gov executive branch quiz

approval ratings

A measure of public support for a political figure, typically the president, based on opinion polls.

articles of impeachment

Formal charges issued by the House of Representatives against a government official, outlining alleged misconduct.

balanced ticket

A political strategy where a presidential candidate chooses a running mate to appeal to different demographics or regions.

cabinet

A group of presidential advisers made up of the heads of executive departments and other key officials.

chief of staff

The president’s top aide who manages the White House staff and controls access to the president.

emergency powers

Special powers granted to or assumed by the president during times of national crisis.

executive agreement

An international agreement made by the president without Senate approval, often used for routine or minor matters.

Executive Office of the President (EOP)

The group of agencies and offices that support the president in implementing policy and managing the executive branch.

executive order

A directive issued by the president that has the force of law without congressional approval.

executive privilege

The president’s right to withhold information from Congress or the courts for reasons of national security or confidentiality.

expressed powers

Powers explicitly granted to the president by the Constitution.

honeymoon period

The early months of a presidency when the president generally enjoys high approval ratings and positive relations with Congress and the public.

impeachment

The process by which the House of Representatives charges a federal official, including the president, with misconduct.

imperial presidency

A term describing a president who acts without consulting Congress or exceeds constitutional limits on executive power.

inherent powers

Powers claimed by the president that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are implied by it.

National Security Adviser

The president’s chief advisor on national security and foreign policy matters.

National Security Council (NSC)

A body that advises the president on national security and foreign policy, including top officials like the vice president and secretaries of state and defense.

Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

The executive agency that helps the president prepare the federal budget and oversee government spending.

press secretary

The White House official who communicates the president’s messages and policies to the media and public.

rally 'round the flag effect

A short-term increase in presidential popularity during times of national crisis or war.

signing statement

A written statement issued by the president when signing a bill into law, often expressing how the president interprets or intends to enforce it.

statutory powers

Powers granted to the president by laws passed by Congress.

take care clause

The constitutional requirement that the president “take care that the laws be faithfully executed.”

Watergate

The 1970s political scandal involving a break-in at Democratic headquarters and the subsequent cover-up that led to President Nixon’s resignation.

White House counsel

The president’s chief lawyer who advises on legal issues involving the presidency.

White House Office (WHO)

The core group of the president’s closest personal and political advisers who work directly with him in the White House.

Works Progress Administration (WPA)

A New Deal agency created during the Great Depression that provided jobs and public works projects to millions of Americans.