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chapter 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inherent powers- Powers not described in the constitution but that have been claimed by presidents | Inherent powers- Powers not described in the constitution but that have been claimed by presidents |
| Executive Privilege- The right if the president and other high ranking executive officers to refuse to testify before Congress | Executive Privilege- The right if the president and other high ranking executive officers to refuse to testify before Congress |
| Mandate- An authorization to act given to a representative | Mandate- An authorization to act given to a representative |
| Impeachment- To accuse a public official of misconduct in office | Impeachment- To accuse a public official of misconduct in office |
| Executive order- A rule issued by the president that has the force of law | Executive order- A rule issued by the president that has the force of law |
| Impound- To refuse to spend | Impound- To refuse to spend |
| Reprieve- A presidential order that postpones legal punishment | Reprieve- A presidential order that postpones legal punishment |
| Pardon- A presidential order that releases a person from legal punishment | Pardon- A presidential order that releases a person from legal punishment |
| Amnesty- A presidential order that pardons a group of people who have committed an offense against the government | Amnesty- A presidential order that pardons a group of people who have committed an offense against the government |
| Civilian- One not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force | Civilian- One not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force |
| National Security- Protection of a nation-its land and people-from foreign threats,whether from governments, organized groups,or individual terrorist | National Security- Protection of a nation-its land and people-from foreign threats,whether from governments, organized groups,or individual terrorist |
| Reauthorization- The act of passing legislation into law again | Reauthorization- The act of passing legislation into law again |
| Head of State- President serves as a ceremonial figure representing the United States | Head of State- President serves as a ceremonial figure representing the United States |
| Chief Executive- President leads executive branch of government and appoints federal judges | Chief Executive- President leads executive branch of government and appoints federal judges |
| Commander in Chief- President is responsible for the nation’s security and is in charge of the military | Commander in Chief- President is responsible for the nation’s security and is in charge of the military |
| Chief Diplomat- President meets with foreign leaders, appoints ambassadors, and makes treaties | Chief Diplomat- President meets with foreign leaders, appoints ambassadors, and makes treaties |
| Legislative Leader- President delivers an annual State of the Union message to Congress, proposes legislation, signs or vetoes laws passed by congress | Legislative Leader- President delivers an annual State of the Union message to Congress, proposes legislation, signs or vetoes laws passed by congress |
| Economic Planner- President appoints economic advisors, meets with business leaders, prepares annual budget request, and submits economic reports to Congress | Economic Planner- President appoints economic advisors, meets with business leaders, prepares annual budget request, and submits economic reports to Congress |
| Party Leader- President leads their political party, rewards party supporters with government positions, helps elect raise money and campaign for party members | Party Leader- President leads their political party, rewards party supporters with government positions, helps elect raise money and campaign for party members |
| Military Tribunal- A military court designed to try members of enemy forces during wartime,operating outside the scope of conventional criminal and civil proceedings | Military Tribunal- A military court designed to try members of enemy forces during wartime,operating outside the scope of conventional criminal and civil proceedings |
| Treaty- A formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries | Treaty- A formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries |
| Executive Agreement- Legally binding pact between the president and the head of a foreign government that does not require Senate approval. | Executive Agreement- Legally binding pact between the president and the head of a foreign government that does not require Senate approval. |
| Federal Reserve System- The central banking system of the United States | Federal Reserve System- The central banking system of the United States |
| Council of Economic Advisors- Presidential advisers who study the economy and advise the president on domestic and international economic policies | Council of Economic Advisors- Presidential advisers who study the economy and advise the president on domestic and international economic policies |
| Political Patronage- Appointment to political office,usually as a reward for helping get a president elected | Political Patronage- Appointment to political office,usually as a reward for helping get a president elected |
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Bryson.Campfield