Presidency in General

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the presidency, including powers, roles, and historical contexts.

Collective-action problem

A situation where individuals would benefit from cooperating but fail to do so because of conflicting interests.

Principal-agent relationship

A relationship where one party (the agent) is authorized to act on behalf of another party (the principal).

Expressed power

Powers specifically granted to the President by the Constitution.

Commander in chief

The role of the President as the head of the armed forces.

Diplomatic power

The authority to engage in foreign relations and negotiate treaties.

Executive orders

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

Veto power

The President's authority to reject legislation passed by Congress.

State of the Union address

An annual speech delivered by the President outlining their agenda and priorities.

Unilateral action

Actions taken by the President without the consent of Congress.

Delegation of power

The act of transferring authority from one entity (such as Congress) to another (like the President).

Party politics

Political actions or decisions influenced by party affiliations and their interests.

New Deal

A series of programs and policies during the 1930s aimed at economic recovery initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Electoral considerations

Factors that influence political decision-making based on voter preferences and election outcomes.