Unit Test Ap Gov

Front 1

Appointment Power

Back 1

Power of Pres. to chose judges/ cabinet members.

Leaves a long lasting mark on courts

Front 2

Bully Pulpit

Back 2

A powerful office with much sway

Those with louder voices can effect more

Front 3

Cabinet

Back 3

Presidents group of advisors

they are not elected, yet have a large role in shaping USA

Front 4

Council of economic advisors

Back 4

Three economists that advise the pres.

Not elected, but have large amounts policy guidance

Front 5

Executive office of the pres.

Back 5

the direct staff of the pres.

have a lot of responsibility in carrying out the pres.'s will

Front 6

executive order

Back 6

a direct order from the pres.

has the power of law, eventhough it never has to pass through congress

Front 7

Executive privilage

Back 7

the idea that the president doesn't have to comply with congress at all times.

It is a basic idea that puts the pres. above all other officials.

Front 8

impeachment

Back 8

the power to remove the pres from office

it is a check on the exec. branch

Front 9

line item veto

Back 9

power to cancel provisions of bills.

does not force the entire package to be nullified

Front 10

national security council

Back 10

responsible for foreign realtions and security.

connected directly to the pres. but not elected

Front 11

office of management and budget

Back 11

controls and manages the federal budget

has great power over the use of money

Front 12

pocket veto

Back 12

when the pres. ignores a bill long enough that congress ajourns and it is by default vetoed.

the pres. doesnt have to take any blame

Front 13

riders

Back 13

an attachment to a bill that normally wouldnt get passed

Front 14

senatorial courtesy

Back 14

the senate refuses appointment if the senior senator from the pres.'s party objects or other cases

check on the exec branch

Front 15

war powers resolution

Back 15

1973 act that says congress must approve troops being sent out unless attacks have already occured.

results in misuse of power and has no checks

Front 16

white house staff

Back 16

same as executive office of the pres.

Front 17

divided government

Back 17

when one party controls the pres. and one controls congress

causes checks and balance, and often gridlock

Front 18

lame duck

Back 18

an elected official approaching the end of his term.

there is little power left