ApGov Executive Branch

Pocket Veto

An indirect veto caused by a President ignoring a bill

Executive Agreement

An international agreement between the president and another country, dosent require Senates consent

Executive Order

A presidential order to the executive branch, SC can rule unconstitutional

Signing Statement

Given by President upon signing a bill, explains how the administration intends to interpret it

State of the Union Address

Presidents annual message to Congress which reports on/evaluates issues in the nation and recommends legislation. First given in person by Woodrow Wilson

Informal Powers

Bargaining/Persuasion

Executive Orders

Signing statements

Negotiating executive agreements

Formal Powers

Execute law

Nominate judges/officials/ambassadors

Commander in Chief

Recommend legislation

Veto legislation

Line-Item Veto

Allowed president to veto specific part of a bill without scrapping the whole things. Declared unconstitutional by SC in 1998

Executive Privilege

The right for the executive branch to withhold information from another branch

Chief of Staff

Ensures the White House is running smoothly, no policy making power but has a lot of influence

Federal Agencies

Subcabinets that fall under a large department

Ex. FBI is part of the Justice Department

Press Secretary

Communicates information about the President and their event to reporters and the public

National Security Advisor

Coordinates information between the President, the CIA, the military, and the State Department to address any threats

Imperial Presidency

A U.S. presidency characterized by greater powers than the Constitution allows

Stewardship Theory

Created by Teddy Roosevelt - President should use as much authority as allowed by the Constitution to take care of their people

War Powers Act

President can order the military into combat 48 hours before telling Congress

22nd Amendment

President can serve a maximum of two terms

Bully Pulpit

Platform used by the President to speak out and influence public opinion, helping them achieve their agenda