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Am Gov 14
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Executive article | Article 2, section 1, established the presidency states that "the executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America" |
| Imperial presidency | Term to describe a president as an "emperor" - acts without consulting Congress or works in secrecy |
| Executive orders | Directives, rules, and regulations that have an effect on the law |
| Ordinance power | Power to issue the executive orders |
| Executive privilege | Power of the President to refuse to disclose information |
| Treaty | Formal agreement between two or more sovereign states |
| Executive agreement | Pact between the President and the head of a foreign state (country) |
| Recognition | Power for a President to recognize foreign states |
| Persona non grata | An unwelcome person |
| Pocket veto | Veto that can be used once the legislature adjourns |
| line-item veto | The Presidents cancellation of dollar amounts from a congressional spending bill, this provision was struck down by a 1998 Supreme Court Decision |
| Commutation | Power to reduce a fine or length of court sentence |
| Amnesty | Blanket pardon offered to law violators |