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  • Executive Order: A directive issued by the President of the United States to manage the operations of the federal government.

  • Cabinet: A group of the President's top advisors, typically consisting of the heads of the major departments, who help in decision-making and implementing policies.

  • Signing Statement: A written declaration by the President upon signing a bill into law, often outlining their interpretation of the legislation.

  • Life Tenure: The practice of allowing federal judges to hold their positions for life, subject to good behavior.

  • Federalist 70: An essay by Alexander Hamilton arguing for a strong executive leader to ensure effective governance.

  • 22nd Amendment: An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits the President to two terms in office.

  • Formal Powers: Official powers granted to a position or office, for example, the powers explicitly outlined in the U.S. Constitution.

  • Informal Powers: Powers that are not explicitly defined by the Constitution but are understood as essential for leadership and governance.

  • State of the Union: An annual address delivered by the President to Congress, summarizing the nation's condition and outlining policy goals.

  • Bully Pulpit: The ability of the President to influence public opinion and advocate for agenda through the media.

  • Agenda Setting: The process by which the President and government officials define and prioritize the policy issues that need attention.

  • Article III: The section of the U.S. Constitution that establishes the judicial branch of government.

  • Federalist 78: An essay by Alexander Hamilton that discusses the power of judicial review and the role of the judiciary.

  • Marbury v Madison: A landmark Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States.

  • Judicial Review: The power of courts to assess whether a law or executive action is in accordance with the Constitution.

  • Precedent: A legal principle established in a previous case that guides judges in deciding subsequent cases.

  • Stare Decisis: The legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar case.

  • Jurisdiction: The authority of a court to hear a case and make legal decisions.

  • Appellate: Relating to the power of a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court.

  • Judicial Activism: The philosophy that courts should actively interpret the Constitution and laws to promote social change.

  • Judicial Restraint: The philosophy that courts should defer to the elected branches of government and avoid making rulings that could be seen as creating new law.

  • Confirmation: The Senate's constitutional obligation to review and approve presidential appointments to the executive and judicial branches.

  • Issue Network: A group of individuals and organizations that share a common interest in a specific issue and work together to influence policy.

  • Iron Triangle: A stable, mutually beneficial relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and interest groups.

  • Bureaucracy: A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

  • Government Corporations: Government agencies that operate like businesses, providing services that are expected to be competitive and self-sustaining.


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Praneeth

  • Executive Order: A directive issued by the President of the United States to manage the operations of the federal government.

  • Cabinet: A group of the President's top advisors, typically consisting of the heads of the major departments, who help in decision-making and implementing policies.

  • Signing Statement: A written declaration by the President upon signing a bill into law, often outlining their interpretation of the legislation.

  • Life Tenure: The practice of allowing federal judges to hold their positions for life, subject to good behavior.

  • Federalist 70: An essay by Alexander Hamilton arguing for a strong executive leader to ensure effective governance.

  • 22nd Amendment: An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits the President to two terms in office.

  • Formal Powers: Official powers granted to a position or office, for example, the powers explicitly outlined in the U.S. Constitution.

  • Informal Powers: Powers that are not explicitly defined by the Constitution but are understood as essential for leadership and governance.

  • State of the Union: An annual address delivered by the President to Congress, summarizing the nation's condition and outlining policy goals.

  • Bully Pulpit: The ability of the President to influence public opinion and advocate for agenda through the media.

  • Agenda Setting: The process by which the President and government officials define and prioritize the policy issues that need attention.

  • Article III: The section of the U.S. Constitution that establishes the judicial branch of government.

  • Federalist 78: An essay by Alexander Hamilton that discusses the power of judicial review and the role of the judiciary.

  • Marbury v Madison: A landmark Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States.

  • Judicial Review: The power of courts to assess whether a law or executive action is in accordance with the Constitution.

  • Precedent: A legal principle established in a previous case that guides judges in deciding subsequent cases.

  • Stare Decisis: The legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar case.

  • Jurisdiction: The authority of a court to hear a case and make legal decisions.

  • Appellate: Relating to the power of a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court.

  • Judicial Activism: The philosophy that courts should actively interpret the Constitution and laws to promote social change.

  • Judicial Restraint: The philosophy that courts should defer to the elected branches of government and avoid making rulings that could be seen as creating new law.

  • Confirmation: The Senate's constitutional obligation to review and approve presidential appointments to the executive and judicial branches.

  • Issue Network: A group of individuals and organizations that share a common interest in a specific issue and work together to influence policy.

  • Iron Triangle: A stable, mutually beneficial relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and interest groups.

  • Bureaucracy: A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

  • Government Corporations: Government agencies that operate like businesses, providing services that are expected to be competitive and self-sustaining.