Presidential Review

commander in chief

president has ultimate control over the armed forces

chief diplomat

pres represents the nation in foreign matters and negotiates with foreign leaders

chief executive

involves ensuring the laws of the US are faithfully executed

chief legislator

proposes laws and vetos bills

head of state

seen as symbolic figure and emobies roles and traditions

chief economist

manages the countries economy and take actions to maintain stability

expressed powers

powers explicitly stated in the constitution

inherent powers

not directly stated byt inferred

line item veto

special power that allows the president to veto specific parts of a bill without rejecting the entire bill

executive orders

directives issued by the pres that have the force of the law, bypassing the legislative branch in some cases

executive privilege

protects president from being forced to testify about confidential discussions with advisors or other executive branch officials

checks and balances

limits the pres’ power by giving other branches of govt the ability to review and check executive actions

imperial presidency

describes. aperiod when the pres exercises more power than is typically outlines in the constitution, often during times of a national crisis

emergency powers

during national emergency, grants them temporary powers to address urgent situations, often overriding normal procedures

bully pulpit

a way to communicate directly with the American people and influence public opinion on issues

vice president

integral in assisting with the responsibilities of the office, particularly in case of presidential incapacity or death

electoral college

when citizens vote for electors who then vote for the president