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| 1 party controls White House and another party controls 1 or both Houses of Congress |
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| Same party controls White House and both Houses of Congress |
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| Inability of gov't to act b/rival parties control dif. parties of gov't |
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The people chosen to cast each states votes in presidential elections. Each state can cast 1 electoral vote for each senator and rep. it has
EX: District of Columbia has 3 electoral votes even though it cannot elect a rep. or senator |
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| Pres. use of prestige and visibility to guide or enthuse the American public |
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| Message from Pres. to Congress stating he won't sign a Bill. Must be produced 10 days of the bills passage |
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| Bill fails to become law b/Pres. didn't sign w/in 10 days before Congress adjourns |
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| Executives ability to block particular provisions in a bill passed by legislature |
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| Pres. doc revealing what they think of new law and how it should be enforced |
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| Pres. subordinates report to Pres. through chain of command -- headed by a chief of staff |
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| Several pres. assistants report directly to them |
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| Several subordinates, cabinet officers, and committees report directly to Pres. on dif. matters |
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| Heads of 15 executive branch depts. of fed. gov't |
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Congressional authority to block Pres. action if it takes place
S.C. says Congress doesn't have this power |
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| Charges against Pres. approach by maj. of House of Reps. |
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