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Executive Privilege

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An implied presidential power that allows the president to refuse to disclose information regarding confidential conversations or national security to Congress or the judiciary.

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Cabinet

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A group of advisers to the president.

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Twenty Fifth Amendment

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Amendment that establishes procedures for filling presidential and vice presidential vacancies and makes provisions for presidential disability.

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Impeachment

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An action by the House of Representatives to accuse the president, vice president, or other civil officers of the United States of committing "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."

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Executive Agreement

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A formal agreement between the U.S. president and the leaders of other nations that does not require Senate approval. Executive agreements are not in stone.

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Executive Orders

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Formal orders issued by the president to direct action by the federal bureaucracy. The president can issue executive orders.

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Council of Economic Advisors

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Three economic experts to help president understand and develop economic policy; must be confirmed by senate. Council of Economic Advisers is there to help the economy.

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Watergate

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1972; Nixon feared loss so he approved the Commission to Re-Elect the President to spy on and espionage the Democrats. A security gaurd foiled an attempt to bug the Democratic National Committe Headquarters, exposing the scandal. Seemingly contained, after the election Nixon was impeached and stepped down. Watergate effectively ended Nixon's presidency.

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US v Nixon

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The Supreme Court does have the final voice in determining constitutional questions; no person, not even the President of the United States, is completely above law; and the president cannot use executive privilege as an excuse to withhold evidence that is 'demonstrably relevant in a criminal trial. US v Nixon is an all time famous court case.

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Twenty Second Amendment

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Amendment that limits presidents to two terms of office.

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Office of Budget and Management

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Prepares the executive budget.

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National Security Council

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An office created in 1947 to coordinate the president's foreign and military policy advisers. Its formal members are the president, vice president, secretary of state, and secretary of defense, and it is managed by the president's national security assistant.

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Pardon

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The presidential power to pardon.

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Veto

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Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature. A veto can be overturned with 2/3 vote of each chamber of Congress.

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War Powers Resolution

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A law passed in 1973 in reaction to American fighting in Vietnam and Cambodia that requires presidents to consult with Congress whenever possible prior to using military force and to withdraw forces after 60 days unless Congress declares war or grants an extension. Presidents view the resolution as unconstitutional.

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