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Details Title: Midterm 3 Description: Chaper 12 Total Flash Cards: 11 Created: 12/01/2006 14:47:50	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term executive agreement Definition A formal but often secret agreement between the U.S. president and the leaders of tother nations that does not require Senate approval Term veto Definition A formal decision to reject a bill passed by Congress Term take care clause Definition The constitutional requirement that presidents take care that the laws are faithfully executed, even if they disagree with the purpose of those laws Term inherent powers Definition Powers that grow out of the very existence of government Term impeachment Definition Formal accusation against the president or othe rpublic official, the first step in removal from office Term executive privilege Definition The right to keep executive communications confidential, especially if they relate to national security Term executive orders Definition A formal order issued by the president to direct action by the federal bureaucracy Term chief of staff Definition The head of the White House staff Term Executive Office of the President Definition The cluster of presidential staff agencies that help the president carry out his responsibilites. Currently the office includes the Office of Management and Budget, the Council of Economic Advisers, and several other units Term cabinet Definition Advisory council for the president, consisting of the heads of the executive departments, the vice president,and a few other officials selected by the president Term mandate Definition A president's claim of broad public support