Government Unit 6 Vocab Part One

Chief of State

Term for the President as the ceremonial head of the United States, the symbol of all the people of the nation - Beyond direct negotiations with other nations and their people, the President of the United States acts as Ceremonial Head of State through holding and attending state dinners.

Chief Executive

Term for the President as vested with the executive power of the United States - The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress

Domestic Affairs

All matters not directly connected to the realm of foreign affairs

Foreign Affairs

A nation's relationships with other countries

Chief Administrator

Term for the President as head of the administration of the Federal Government - He is responsible for all federal departments, including cabinet departments, such as the State Department, and independent agencies, such as NASA.

Chief Diplomat

Term for the President as the main architect of foreign policy and spokesperson to other countries - As Chief Diplomat, the President travels around the world representing the United States. While on these trips, he will attend meetings and ceremonies, meet the leaders and people of other countries, and sometimes have time for sight-seeing.

Chief Legislator

Term for the President as architect of public policy and the one who sets the agenda for Congress - The President has the power either to sign legislation into law or to veto bills enacted by Congress

Commander in Chief

Term for the President as commander of the nation's armed forces - The President as Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy is the supreme military commander charged with the responsibility of protecting and defending the United States.

Chief Economist

Term for the President as monitor of the nation's economic condition - The President makes sure that the federal government's budget is sound and assists in creating policy proposals for creating new jobs or to raise or lower federal taxes.

Chief of Party

Term for the President as the leader of his or her political party - The president acts as the leader of their political party and supports other governmental candidates who support the same policies

Chief Citizen

Term for the President as the representative of the people, working for the public interest - The President represents all citizens and sets an example for civic behavior in times of peace and crisis.

Presidential Succession

Scheme by which a presidential vacancy is filled -

Impeachment

To bring formal charges against a public official

Presidential Succession Act of 1947

Law specifying the order of presidential succession following the Vice President

President Pro Tempore

The member of the United States Senate, or of the upper house of a State's legislature, chosen to preside in the absence of the president of the Senate

Executive Order

Directive, rule, or regulation issued by a chief executive or subordinates, based upon constitutional or statutory authority and having the force of law

Ordinance Power

Power of the President to issue executive orders; originates from the Constitution and acts of Congress

Executive Privilege

The President's power to refuse to disclose information

Chief of Staff

This office functions as the liaison among members of the President's cabinet and the White House. The Office of the Chief of Staff is responsible for directing, managing and overseeing all policy development, daily operations, and staff activities for the President.