Key Terms: Keeping the Republic - President

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to the role and responsibilities of the president as discussed in the lecture on Keeping the Republic.

President

The head of state and government, responsible for the administration of the country.

Impeachment

The process by which a sitting president can be accused of wrongdoing and removed from office.

Chief Administrator

The role of the president in overseeing the executive branch and implementing federal law.

Cabinet

A group of advisors chosen by the president to head executive departments and provide counsel.

Commander-in-Chief

The role of the president as the ultimate military authority.

Chief Foreign Policy Maker

The president’s role in directing the nation’s overseas relations and negotiations.

Treaties

Formal agreements between countries that require Senate approval.

Executive Agreement

An agreement made by the president without the need for Senate approval.

State of the Union Address

An annual speech given by the president to Congress outlining the administration's priorities.

Presidential Veto

The power of the president to reject a bill passed by Congress.

Executive Orders

Directives issued by the president to manage the operations of the federal government.

Senatorial Courtesy

The practice of allowing senators to approve or reject presidential appointments in their home state.

Solicitor General

The lawyer who represents the government before the Supreme Court.

Pardoning Power

The president's authority to excuse individuals from legal consequences.

Traditional Presidency

The earlier model of the presidency with limited power and responsibilities.

Inherent Powers

Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but assumed to be necessary for the president to carry out their duties.

Modern Presidency

A more active and influential presidency that engages in a wide range of policies and actions.

Weak Presidency

A perception of the presidency as lacking in power or effectiveness.

Expectations Gap

The difference between what the public expects from the president and what the president can realistically achieve.

Power to Persuade

The ability of the president to influence Congress and public opinion.

Going Public

The strategy of taking a message directly to the public to gain support.

Cycle Effect

The tendency for presidential popularity to rise and fall over their term in office.

Honeymoon Period

The initial phase of a presidency characterized by high approval ratings.

Legislative Liaison

The role of working with Congress to advance the president’s agenda.

Divided Government

A situation in which one party controls the presidency and another controls one or both houses of Congress.

Executive Office of the President

A group of agencies that support the president in carrying out their responsibilities.

Office of Management and Budget

The agency responsible for preparing the federal budget and overseeing its implementation.

Council of Economic Advisers

A group of economic experts who advise the president on economic policy.

National Security Council

A group that advises the president on national security and foreign policy matters.

White House Office

The office that provides immediate support and advice to the president.

Chief of Staff

The individual who manages the White House staff and oversees the president's schedule.

Presidential Style

The approach and manner in which a president conducts their duties and interacts with others.