The Presidency

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Presidential Power

The authority held by the president derived from various sources including the Constitution and the management of the executive branch.

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Vesting Clause

Art II, Sec. 1: "The executive Power shall be vested in a president of the USA", establishing the president as the head of government and state.

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Head of Government

The role of the president with authority over the executive branch.

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Executive Order

A proclamation made by the president to unilaterally change government policy without Congressional approval.

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Commander in Chief

The role of the president as the leader of the armed forces as defined by the Constitution.

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Recess Appointment

A method by which a president appoints officials while the Senate is in recess, bypassing Senate approval.

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Statutory Authority

Powers derived from laws and the president's position as head of the executive branch.

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Legislative Power

The president's authority to negotiate with Congress on legislative details, including the ability to veto legislation.

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Executive Privilege

The right of the president to keep executive branch conversations confidential from other branches.

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United States v. Nixon (1974)

A Supreme Court ruling that established executive privilege exists but is not absolute.

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Executive Office of the President (EOP)

A group of policy-related offices that serve as support staff for the president.

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Bully Pulpit

The president's ability to speak to the public and rally support for policies.

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Going Public

The strategy where a president appeals directly to citizens to influence legislative action.

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Presidential Approval Rating

The percentage of the public that believes the president is doing a good job.

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Chief of Staff

An EOP position responsible for managing all aspects of White House operations.

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Impeachment

A Congressional process to remove a president from office, difficult because of political considerations.

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Signing Statement

A written communication issued by the president upon signing a bill into law, which can influence its interpretation.