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chap 12
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Political Studies
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12/11/2008

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cheif executive
Definition
as ______ the president can grant reprieves, pardons, and amnesty
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banking and business
Definition
most common occupation of presidents
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cheif of state
Definition
person who serves as the ceremonial head of a countries govt and represents that country to the rest of the world
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cheif of state
Definition
person who serves as the ceremonial head of a countries govt and represents that country to the rest of the world
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cheif of state
Definition
president performs certain ceremonial functions, as a personal symbol of the nation
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cheif diplomat
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as ___ the cheif diplomat directs teh foreign policy of the US and is the nations most important representatives in dealing with foreighn countries
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cheif diplomat
Definition
rold of the president in recognizing and interacting with foreign govts
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political party leader
Definition
fund-raiser in chief
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legistlative program
Definition
congress has come to expect the president to develop a _________ and to call on Congress to enact laws the president thinks are necessary
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becoems law without the presidents signature
Definition
if the president does not senda bill back to congress within 10 working days, the bill
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line-item veto
Definition
Clinton vs. City of NY the supreme court declared this unconstitutional
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going public
Definition
using press confereneces, public appearances, and televised events to arouse the public
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inherent powers
Definition
powers that are necessary to carry out the specific responsibilites of the president as set forth in the constition
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legistlative success
Definition
how often the president won his way on roll-call votes on which he took a clear position
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exec agreement
Definition
binding internation pact that is made between the president and another head of state and that does not require Senate apporval
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exec agreement
Definition
binding internation pact that is made between the president and another head of state and that does not require Senate apporval
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60 days
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by law the president is required to inform congress within ___ days of amking an exec agreement.
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5 differant times
Definition
congress has onl decalred war ____ times
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War Powers resolution of 1973
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requires the pres to inform congress within 48 hours before deploying troops
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Congress
Definition
War Powers Resolution prevents the pres from sending troops abroad for more than 60 days. IF ____ dont aauthorize a longer period, troops must be removed
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"football"
Definition
the briefcase containing the codes usd to launch nuclear attack
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Executive Privelege
Definition
power that has been claimed by the presidents to withhold info from, or to refuse to appead before, Congress or courts
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cabinet
Definition
consisted of the heads of the exec departments and other officers whom the president may choose
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press secretary
Definition
memener of the white house staff who meets with reporters and makes public announcments to the president
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Office of Managment and Budget Office
Definition
agency that assists the presi in preparing and supervising the administration of the fed budget
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Council of Economic Advisors
Definition
three member gruop that advises the president in economic matters
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national security council
Definition
advises the president on domestic and foriegn matters concerning the safety and defense of the nation
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25th amendment
Definition
addresses the question of what should be done if the president becomes incapable of their duties
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Speaker of House of Reps
Definition
both pres and vp are unable to be pres.
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