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president/bureaucrat

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Expressed powers Powers clearly written in the Constitution.
Implied powers Powers not written, but needed to carry out expressed powers.
Delegated powers Powers given to the national government by the states/people.
Inherent powers Powers the president has to protect the nation, mainly in foreign affairs.
Take Care Clause President must enforce the laws passed by Congress.
Executive orders Rules issued by the president that have the force of law.
Executive agreements Agreements with other countries that do not need Senate approval.
Executive privilege President’s right to keep certain communications private.
Signing statements President’s interpretation of a law when signing it.
Chief executive Enforces and carries out laws.
Chief legislator Proposes laws and works with Congress.
Commander in chief Leader of the military.
Chief diplomat Leads foreign policy.
Head of party Leader of their political party.
Chief of state Symbolic leader of the nation.
Head of state Symbolic role; represents the country.
Head of government Runs the government and makes policy
Vice president Tiebreaks Senate votes and replaces the president if needed.
Using institutions Presidents expand power through executive orders, war powers, and control of bureaucracy.
Limits on Presidential Power Congress, courts, Constitution, elections, and public opinion.
Presidency & checks and balances President can veto laws, but Congress and courts can check the president.
Federal bureaucracy Agencies that carry out and enforce laws.
Merit system Hiring based on qualifications, not political favors.
Why merit system matters Reduces corruption and increases professionalism.
Rulemaking Creating regulations.
Implementation Putting laws into action.
Adjudication Settling disputes.
Executive Office of the President (EOP) Advisors that help the president manage the government.
Cabinet Heads of major executive departments; advise the president.
Bureaucrats Government workers who enforce and administer laws.
Bureaucratic structure Cabinet departments, independent agencies, regulatory commissions.
Why it’s hard to control Bureaucracy Large size, expertise, and independence.
Congressional oversight Congress monitors agencies through hearings and budgets.
Citizen oversight Public pressure, media, voting.
OMB (Office of Management and Budget) Manages budgets and oversees agency performance.
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