Ap Gov Chapter 20

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An executive agreement vs a treaty

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The only differences are a treaty requires a 2/3 vote from Senate, Executive Agreement can be done by the President alone, and A Treaty is something eveyone knows about and can last forever, an Executive Agreement doesnt have to be made known and may only last while that president is in office. A treaty for example can be the Treaty of Paris. An executive agreement is The president can also broker agreements with foreign powers called executive agreements. There are two types: congressional executive agreements and sole executive agreements. A treaty is a A treaty is an agreement, like a contract, between two sovereign states or international organizations.

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Powers of the president in foreign affairs

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To deploy troops. Appoint Ambassadors. Commander in Chief of Armed Forces. Negotiate treaties.

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War Powers Act (1973)

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In response to Vietnam: the president must report in writing to congress within forty eight hours after he introduces U.S. troops into areas where hostilities have occured or are imminent. Within sixty days after troops are sent into hostile situations, Congress must, by declaration of war or other specific staturoty authorization, provide for the continuation of hostile action by U.S. Troops. If Congress doesn't provide authorization President must withdraw troops. If Congress passes a concurrent resolution directing the removal of troops president must comply.

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Korematsu v. United States 1944

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Sending Japanese Americans to relocations centers during World War II was based on an acceptable military justification

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Rasul v. Bush (2004)

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Foreign nationals held at Guantanamo Bay because they are believed to be terrorists have a right to bring their cases before an American Court

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Executive Order

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U.S. Presidents have issued executive orders since 1789, usually to help officers and agencies of the executive branch manage the operations within the federal government itself. Executive orders have the full force of law, since issuances are typically made in pursuance of certain Acts of Congress, some of which specifically delegate to the President some degree of discretionary power (delegated legislation), or are believed to take authority from a power granted directly to the Executive by the Constitution.

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House and Senate Intelligence Committees

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The United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence is dedicated to overseeing the United States Intelligence Community—the agencies and bureaus of the federal government of the United States who provide information and analysis for leaders of the executive and legislative branches


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National Security Council

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A National Security Council (NSC) is usually an executive branch governmental body responsible for coordinating policy on national security issues and advising chief executives on matters related to national security. An NSC is often headed by a national security advisor and staffed with senior-level officials from military, diplomatic, intelligence, law enforcement and other governmental bodies. The functions and responsibilities of an NSC at the strategic state level are different from those of the United Nations Security Council, which is more of a diplomatic forum.

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Rally Around the Flag Effect

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The rally around the flag effect is a concept used in political science and international relations to explain increased short-run popular support of the President of the United States during periods of international crisis or war.

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Polarization

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A deep and wide conflict over some government policy. For example foreign military actions.

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell to Obama's policy

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Obama Repealed the policy

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The Pentagon

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The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington County, Virginia. As a symbol of the U.S. military, "the Pentagon" is often used metonymically to refer to the Department of Defense rather than the building itself.

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Joint Chiefs of Staff

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The Joint Chiefs of Staff is a body of senior uniformed leaders in the United States Department of Defense who advise the Secretary of Defense, the Homeland Security Council, the National Security Council and the President on military matters. The composition of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is defined by statute and consists of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , and the Military Service Chiefs from the Army, Navy, Air Force, the Marine Corps, and the National Guard, all appointed by the President following Senate confirmation.