The Presidency

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22nd amendment

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limits the president to two terms

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impeachment

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political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law, House may impeach by majority vote for, "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors."

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Watergate

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the events and scandal surrounding a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972 and the subsequent cover-up of White House involvement, leading to the eventual resignation of President Nixon under the threat of impeachment

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25th amendment

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permits the vice president to become acting president if the vice president and the president's cabinet determine that the president is disabled, and it outlines how a recuperated president can reclaim the job

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cabinet

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a group of presidential advisers not mention in the Constitution, although every president has had one, cabinet composed of 14 secretaries, the attorney general, and others designed by the president

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National Security Council

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links the president's foreign and military policy advisers

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Council of Economic Advisers

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a three-member body appointed by the president to advise the president on economic policy

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Office of Management and Budget

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an office that prepares the president's budget and also advises presidents on proposals from departments from departments and agencies and helps review their proposed regulations

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veto

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constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress with reasons for rejecting it, 2/3 vote can override a veto

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pocket veto

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occurring when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to the president and the president simply lets the bill die by neither signing nor vetoing

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presidential cocktails

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these occur when voters cast their ballots for congressional candidates of the president's party because thy support the president

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War Powers Resolution

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law passed om 1973, in reaction to Vietnam, requires the president to consult with Congress when ever possible prior to using military force and to withdraw forces after 60 days unless Congress declares war or grants an extension

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legislative veto

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vote in Congress to override a presidential decision

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crisis

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a sudden, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous event requiring the president to play the role of crisis mangager