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Executive Branch
The branch of the U.S. government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, led by the president.
Policy Agenda
A set of issues and policies that a president seeks to address or prioritize during their term.
Commander-in-Chief
The role of the president as the head of the armed forces and primary authority over military operations.
Bully Pulpit
The president's use of their platform to advocate and influence public opinion.
Veto
The president's power to reject legislation passed by Congress.
Executive Orders
Directives issued by the president to manage the operations of the federal government.
Judicial Appointments
The process by which the president selects judges for the federal judiciary.
Federal Bureaucracy
The agencies and services of the executive branch responsible for carrying out government policies.
Delegated Discretionary Authority
The power granted to bureaucratic agencies to make decisions within a certain scope of authority.
Iron Triangles
The stable relationship between a government agency, a congressional committee, and an interest group.
Twenty-Second Amendment
Limits the president to two terms in office.
Merit System
A system of hiring and promoting based on the individual’s qualifications and performance.
Pendleton Act
A law that established the principle of merit-based hiring for federal employees.
Hatch Act
A federal law that restricts political activities of federal employees.
State of the Union
An annual address by the president to Congress, outlining the administration's legislative agenda and priorities.
Pocket Veto
A special type of veto that allows the president to take no action on a bill for ten days; if Congress is not in session, the bill dies.
Approval Ratings/Popularity
Public opinion metrics that indicate how favorable or unfavorable the president is viewed by the public.
Specialization
The process by which government employees focus on specific areas of work or expertise to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Compliance Monitoring
The ongoing review of agencies and organizations to ensure adherence to established rules and regulations.
Political Patronage
The practice of appointing individuals to government positions based on their political support rather than merit.