AP GOPO Executive Branch Review

These flashcards cover vocabularies related to the executive branch as discussed in the lecture notes.

Filibuster

A prolonged debate or speech in the Senate to delay or prevent a vote on a bill, resolution, or amendment.

Cloture

A procedure for ending a filibuster and bringing a debate to a close, requiring a two-thirds majority vote.

Citizens United v. FEC

A landmark Supreme Court case that ruled that the government cannot restrict independent expenditures for political communications by corporations or unions.

Writ of Habeas Corpus

A legal order that requires a person detained to be brought before a court to determine if their detention is lawful.

Executive Privilege

The right of the president to keep certain communications confidential, particularly in matters of national security.

Authorization for Use of Military Force Act (AUMF)

A law that gives the president authority to use military force against terrorists and their associates.

War Powers Resolution

A law intended to limit the president's power to deploy U.S. forces without congressional consent.

Executive Orders

A directive issued by the president to manage the operations of the federal government.

Federalists No. 70

An essay by Alexander Hamilton arguing for a strong, singular executive leader to ensure effective government.

Mandatory Spending

Expenditures that are required by existing laws, such as Social Security and Medicare.