(RU4) TMHS-APGOV-PRESIDENCY

22nd Amendment

Ratified in 1951, this amendment limits presidents to two terms of office.

25th Amendment

Ratified in 1967, this amendment permits the vice president to become acting president if the vice president and the president's cabinet determine that the president is disabled.

Impeachment

The political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law, prescribed by the Constitution.

Watergate

The events and scandal surrounding a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972.

Cabinet

A group of presidential advisers not mentioned in the Constitution, although every president has had one.

National Security Council (NSC)

The committee that links the president's foreign and military policy advisers. Its formal members are the president, vice president, secretary of state, and secretary of defense .

Council of Economic Advisors (CEA)

A three-member body appointed by the president to advise the president's economic policy.

Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

An office that prepares the president's budget and also advises presidents on proposals from departments and agencies and helps review their proposed regulations.

Veto

The constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress with reason for rejecting it.

Pocket Veto

A type of veto occurring when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to the president and the president simply lets the bill die by neither signing nor vetoing it.

Presidential Coattails

These occur when voters cast their ballots for congressional candidates of the president's party because they support the president.

War Powers Act (1973)

A law passed in 1973, that requires presidents to consult with Congress when ever possible prior to using military force and to withdraw forces after 60 days unless Congress declares war or grants an extension.

Legislative Veto

A vote in Congress to override a presidential decision.

Crisis

A sudden, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous event requiring the president to play the role of crisis manager.

Commander in Chief

The role of the president as supreme commander of the military forces of the United States.

Chief Diplomat

The role of the President where he represents the country in foreign affairs and conducts the US foreign relations.

Chief of State

Role of the President where he serves as the ceremonial head in a non political role. Receives other heads of state and checks over credentials of foreign ambassadors.

Chief Executive

The role of the President in which he oversees government on a daily basis. He is like the CEO of the government.

Manager of Prosperity

Engineers economic controls to maintain a stable economy. Works with congress to prepare federal budget.

Chief Legislator

Role of the President in which he initiates possible legislation.

Executive Office

Agencies that perform staff services for the president but are not part of the White House.

Honeymoon Period

Term used to describe early months of the presidential terms when popularity ratings tend to be relatively high.

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.

Executive Privilege

Gives the President the right to keep some information secret from Congress and the courts.

Approval Ratings

A measurement of how popular, or unpopular, a leader or program is among the public.

Bully Pulpit

The president's use of his prestige and visibility to guide or enthuse the American public.

Executive Order

Regulations originating with the executive branch and have the force of law

Inherent Powers

Powers that are not directly stated in the Constitution but belong to the national government.

Lame Duck

A president who is still in office after a new president has been elected.

Impoundment

A presidential refusal to spend money appropriated by Congress.

20th amendment

1932; moves inaugural date to Jan. 20th; get rid of lame duck period

12th amendment

Required presidential electors to vote separately for president and vice president