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Discussion Set: President Lincoln |
1) Suspended the writ of habeas corpus in order to jail persons suspected of disloyal practices. The writ of habeas corpus allows those in prison to petition for release. 2) Expanded the size of the U.S army above congressionally mandated ceilings. 3) Ordered a blockade of southern ports without congressional approval. 4) Closed the U.S mail to treasonable correspondence. |
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22nd Amendment (1951) |
Prevents a president from serving more than 2 terms, or more than 10 years if he came to office via the death, resignation, or impeachment of his procedure (Established 1951). |
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Impeachment |
The power delegated to the House of Representatives in the constitution to charge the president, vice president, or other civil officers, including federal judges with Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. This is the first step in the constitutional process of removing government officials from office. |
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Executive Privilege |
An implied presidential power that allows the president to refuse to disclose information regarding confidential conversations or national security to Congress or the judiciary. |
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U.S. v. Nixon (1974) |
Supreme Court ruling on power of the president, holding that no absolute constitutional executive privilege allows a president to refuse to comply with a court order to produce information needed in a criminal trial. (1974) |
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25th Amendment (1967) |
To establish procedures for filling vacancies in the office of president and vice president as well as providing for procedures to deal with the disability of a president. |
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Executive Agreements |
Formal international agreements entered into by the president that do not require the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate. |
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Veto |
The formal constitutional authority of the president to reject bills passed by both houses of Congress, thus preventing them from becoming law without further congressional action. |
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Line- Item Veto |
The authority of a chief executive to delete part of a bill passed by the legislature that involves taxing or spending. Ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court |
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Majority Vote |
Majority vote is necessary in the House of Representatives to proceed with the impeachment process (255). |
