Studied by 2 peopleDivided government
One party controls the White House, and another controls either one or both chambers of Congress
Unified government
The same party controls the White House and both chambers of Congress
Gridlock
Inability of the government to act due to the rival party controlling different parts of government
Electoral college
The people chosen to cast each state's votes in a presidential election. One electoral vote is cast for each congressional member in each state
Bully pulpit
Taking advantage of the prestige and visibility of the presidency to guide the American public
Veto message
Presidential statement sent to Congress, within 10 days of the bills passage, stating reasons for not signing the bill
Pocket veto
if the president doesn’t sign the bill within 10 days and Congress has adjourned within that time, a bill fails to become law
Line-item veto
Executive ability to block a particular part in a bill
Signing statement
A presidential document that reveals what the president thinks of a new law and how it should be implemented by the executive branch
Pyramid structure
A president’s staff report to him through a hierarchy to a chief of staff
Circular structure
Several assistants report directly to the president
Ad hoc structure
Several task forces, committees, and cabinet officers, report directly to the president
Cabinet
The heads of fifteen executive branch departments in the federal government
Line of Succession
The plan by which a presidential vacancy is filled
Legislative Veto
Authority of Congress to block a presidential action after it happened. SC said Congress doesn’t have this power.
Impeachment
Charges against the president approved by majority of the House
Pardon
A warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
Trustee Model
Doing what the public good requires, even if the voters are skeptical
Delegate Model
Doing what your constituents want you to do
executive privilege
The right of the president to withhold info from Congress/refuse to testify
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