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21 Cards in this Set
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veto
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rejection of a legislative act by the executive branch.
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War Powers Act
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limits presidential war-making powers. Any actions requires approval by the Senate. (1973)
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appropriations
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An act about this was passed that said that provides money for programs authorized by Congress.
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standing committee
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permanent committee of the House or Senate that deals with matters within a specified subject area.
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independent regulatory agencies
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these are agencies outside of the cabinet
Ex: Environmental Protection Agency |
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independent regulatory commissions
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they regulate a sector of society, such as transportationcommunications
Ex: Food and Drug Administration |
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fiscal year
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gov't accounting period, which is Oct. 1st - Sept.30
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executive order
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formal regulation governing executive branch operations issued by the president.
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civil service
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could be disciplined for poor performance. An act was passed about this.
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deregulation
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lifting of gov't rules and supervision from business and professional activity.
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the Cabinet
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14 members of the Cabinet
the heads of executive departments |
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adjudication
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decision making by the federal bureaucracy as to whether or not an indiv./organization as complied or violated laws and regulations.
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the White House staff
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a staff that includes the president's closest aides and advisers. They assist the president in whatever.
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regulation
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development of formal rules for implimenting legislation.
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pocket veto
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effective veto of a bill when Congress adjourns within 10 days of passing it and then the president fails to sign it.
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override
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when legislation is vetoed by the president it requires a 2/3 vote in both the House and the Senate.
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Vice President
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Presides over the Senate and votes in case of a tie. Needs to be prepared to assume the responsibilities of the president.
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22nd Amendment
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limits the president of serving no more than two terms in office.
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executive privilege
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right of the president to withhold info from the other branches of government.
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25th Amendment
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In case something happens to the President, then the Vice President takes his places. Must send in writing to the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore.
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implimentation
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development of procedures and activities to carry out policies legislated by Congress.
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