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policy agenda
a set of issues that are significant to people involved in policy making
formal powers
those powers defined in article II
informal powers
those political powers interpreted inn the office, to achieve policy goals
powers of persuasion
use of bargaining and persuasion to get a bill passed; organizing speeches and presentations showcasing positive changes
veto
a chance for the president to reject congressional bills
line item veto
empower an executive to eliminate a line or spending from an apropriations bill or a budgeting measure, allowing the president to veto part of a bill
commander in chief
the president; much control over the military
executive agreements
resembles a treaty yet does not require the senates 3/4 vote
executive orders
empowers the president to carry out the law or to administer the government
signing statements
statements that explain a presidents interpretation of a bill, their understanding of what is expected of them to carry it out
executive privilege
the right to withhold information of their decision- making process from another branch
cabinet
the principal officers in each of the executive departments; run large governmental departments that take care of national concerns
ambassador
a top diplomat appointed to represent the U.S with that foreign nation; come from careers in foreign affairs or are international experts
joint chiefs of staff
a council of the top uniformed officials from each division; advises the president on military strategy
chief of staff
gatekeeper; responsible for the smooth operation of the white house and the flaw of information
inherent powers
those that may not be explicitly listed but are within the jurisdiction of the executive
federalist 70
argues in favor of a unitary executive created by article II of the constitution; Alexander Hamilton
Washington
presented the first title of Mr. President; instilled public confidence in the nation
the imperial presidency
a powerful executive position guided by a weaker congress
stewardship theory
presumed that the president had a duty to act in national interests, unless the action was clearly prohibited by the constitution
twenty-second amendment
prevents any president from serving more than 2 executive terms or a total of 10 years
war powers act
the president can order the military into combat 48 hours before informing congress
teddy and the bully pulpit
Teddy Roosevelt pitched ideas to the American people; “bully” meant “excellent”; powers of persuasion
state of the union address
the president explains the economic, military, and social state of the nation, proposes new policies to the people when ordered by Congress
pocket veto
a veto of a legislative bill by an executive (the president) accomplished through holding the bill unsigned after the session of the legislature is over
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