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Ad Hoc Structure

several subordinates, cabinet officers, and committees report directly to the president on different matters



Bully Pulpit

The president's use of his prestige and visibility to guide or enthuse the american public.

Cabinet

The heads of the fifteen executive branch departments of the federal government

Circular Structure

Several of the president's assistants report directly to him

Divided Government

One part controls the White House and another party contorts one or both houses of congress.

Electoral College

The people choose to cast each state's votes in a presidential election. Each state can cast one vote for each senator and representative it ha. The district of columbia has three electoral votes even though it cannot elect a representative or senator.

Gridlock

The inability of the government to act because rival parties control different parts of the government.

Impeachment

Charges against a president approved by a majority of the house of representatives.

Lame Duck

A person still in office after he or she has lost a bid for re-election

Legislative veto

The authority of Congress to block a presidential action after it has taken place. The Supreme Court has held that congress does not have this power.

Line-Item Veto

The authority, held by many governors but not by the president, to veto specific items in a bill without vetoing it in its entirety.

Pocket Veto

A bill fails to become law because the president did not sign it within ten days before Congress adjourns.

Pyramid Structure

A president's subordinates report to him through a clear chain of command headed by a chief of staff.

Signing Statment

A presidential document that reveals what the president thinks of a new law and how it ought to be enforced.

Unified Government

The same party controls the White House and both houses of Congress.

Veto Message

A message from the president to Congress stating that he will not sign a bill it has passed. Must be produced within ten days of the bill's passage.