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Independent Regulatory Agencies
Federal regulatory agencies that are independent, thus not fully under the power of the president.
inherent powers
Powers that grow out of the very existence of government.
iron triangle
A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and an interest group
issues network
a group of interest groups and people who work together to support a particular issue or policy
lame duck period
Elected official who remains in office for a brief period after a successor has been elected
legislative veto
The ability of Congress to override a presidential decision
line-item veto
to veto only a specific part of a bill
national security council
An agency in the Executive Office of the President that advises the president on national security.
office of management and budget
Federal agency that compiles and reviews budget figures on the President's behalf
office of personnel management
Agency that administers civil service laws, rules, and regulations and is in charge of hiring for most of the executive branch
patronage (spoils system)
Granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
Pendleton act
Law which began the process of transferring federal jobs from patronage to the merit system
pocket veto
president's power to kill a bill, if Congress is not in session, by not signing it for 10 days
presidential honeymoon
The first 100 days of a president's term, when first impressions are formed by voters.
presidential succession act
law specifying the order of presidential succession following the Vice President
recess appointments
a presidential appointment made without Senate confirmation while the Senate is in recess
red tape
Complex bureaucratic rules and procedures that must be followed to get something done
representative democracy
a form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf
state of the union
an annual message delivered by the president of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress
trustee approach
Elected does what public good requires, even if voters are skeptical
twelfth amendment
Required presidential electors to vote separately for president and vice president
twenty-second amendment
Ratified in 1951, this amendment limits presidents to two terms of office.
united states v. nixon
President doesn't have absolute right to refuse evidence for judiciary.
veto message
A statement sent to Congress by the president giving the reasons for vetoing a bill
war powers act
A law that limited the president's ability to deploy U.S. forces without congressional approval.
whistle blower protection act
Protects the identity and jobs of those who report on waste, fraud or abuse.
AMTRAK
National Railroad Passenger Corporation- the national passenger railroad company of the United States.
bureaucratic implementation
implementing, administering, and enforcing policies, laws, and regulations at the federal level - through departments, commissions, and government corporations
civil service system
A system of hiring and promotion based on the merit principle and the desire to create a nonpartisan government service.
commissions
to assign someone to an official task or role
committee hearings
House and Senate hold oversight hearings to address agency action, inaction, or their relationship with the agency
dept of defense
Includes all parts of the US military, and its mission is to protect the US around the world.
dept of education
Provides funding to schools and helps students pay for college.
dept of homeland security
Works to protect the country against terrorism and makes sure the borders are safe.
dept of justice
Works to enforce federal laws, prevent crime, and punish those convicted of crimes.
dept of state
Responsible for maintaining the relationships the US has with other countries.
dept of the treasury
Makes the money, tries to help the economy, and collects taxes.
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