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17 Cards in this Set
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Advise and consent |
Terms in the constitution describing the U.S. Senate's power to review and approve treaties and presidential appointments |
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Cabinet |
An advisory group selected by the president to aid in making decisions. The cabinet includes the heads of 15 executive departments and others named by the preident |
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Chief diplomat |
The role of the president in recognizing foreign governments, making treaties, and effecting executive agreements |
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Chief executive |
The role of the president as head of the executive branch of government |
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Chief legislator |
The role of the president in influencing the making of laws |
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Chief of staff |
The person who is named to direct the White House and advise the president |
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Civil service |
A collective term for the body of employees working for the government. Generally,"Civil service" is understood to apply to all those who gain government employment through a merit system |
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Commander in chief |
The role of the president as supreme commander of the military force of the United States and of the state National Guard units when they are called into federal service |
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Diplomatic recognition |
The formal acknowledgement of a foreign government as legitimate |
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Executive privilege |
The right of executive officials to withhold information from or to refuse to appear before a legislative committee |
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Head of state |
The role of the president as ceremonial head of the government |
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Pardon |
A release from the punishment for ,or legal consequences of, a crime. A person can be granted by the president before or after a conviction |
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Reprieve |
A formal postponement of the execution of a sentence imposed by a court of law |
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Pocket veto |
A special veto exercised by the chief executive after a legislative body has adjourned. Bills not signed by the chief executive die after a specified period of time. If Congress wishes to reconsider such a bill, it must be reintroduced in the following session of Congress |
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Patronage |
The practice of rewarding faithful party workers and followers with government employment and contracts |
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Veto message |
The president' s formal explanation of a veto when legislation is returned to Congress |
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State of the Union message |
An annual message to Congress in which the president proposes a legislative program. The message is addresses not only to Congress but also to the American people and to the world |
