American Government - The President

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to the role and powers of the President in American Government.

Veto Power

The President's power to return a bill to the house it originated from; if no action is taken within 10 days, the bill becomes law.

Executive Privilege

The right to privacy of conversation between advisors and the President, preventing the sharing of internal workings among government branches.

Impoundment

The Presidential practice of refusing to spend money appropriated by Congress.

Agenda Setting

The ability of the President to control public policy discussion through media, State of the Union speeches, and policy proposals.

Military Power

The President's role as Commander in Chief, having the authority to send armed forces abroad.

Diplomatic Power

The power to create treaties with foreign nations and the ability for executive agreements without Senate permission.

Appointment Power

The power of the President to appoint ambassadors, public officers, and Supreme Court judges with Senate approval.

Gridlock

The situation where divided government leads to an inability to accomplish goals, creating a slowdown in the decision-making process.

The Cabinet

A group of 15 major department heads advising the President, including the Secretary of State, Secretary of Treasury, and Secretary of Defense.

Impeachment

The process where the House impeaches the President, and the Senate tries the President, overseen by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.