ap gov - chapter 7

bully pulpit

the view that a major power of the presidency is to draw attention to and generate support for particular positions

cabinet

the formal body of presidential advisers who head the fifteen executive departments.

executive agreements

formal international agreements entered into by the president that do not require the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate

executive order

rule or regulation issued by the president that has the effect of law.

executive privilege

an implied presidential power that allows the president to refuse to disclose information

office of management and budget pardon (OMB)

helps the President of the United States manage the federal budget and oversee agencies in the Executive Branch

signing statements

occasional written comments attached to a bill signed by the president

25th amendment

established procedures for filling vacancies and disibilities in the office of president and vice president

22nd amdendment

prevents presidents from serving more than two terms, or more than ten years

US v. Nixon (1974)

Supreme Court ruling that no constitutional executive privilege allows a president to refuse to comply with a court order.