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EOP

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Emergency Operations Plan It is important to have a a EOP.

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Pocket Veto

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A veto taking place when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to the president, who simply lets it die by neither signing nor vetoing it. A pocket veto is more indirect than a veto.

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Inherent Powers

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The powers of the national government in foreign affairs that the Supreme Court has declared do not depend on constitutional grants but rather grow out of the very existence of the national government. Inherent powers deal with foreign affairs.

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crisis

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a sudden dangerous situation Crisis usually refers to JFK.

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Signing Statement

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A written declaration that a president may make when signing a bill into law. Usually, such statements point out sections of the law that the president deems unconstitutional. Signing statements are official documents.

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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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Cabinet

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A group of advisers to the president. Trump is currently filling his cabinet.

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Twenty Fifth Amendment

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A 1967 amendment to the Constitution that establishes procedures for filling presidential and vice presidential vacancies and makes provisions for presidential disability. The new Kiefer Southerland show deals with the 25th amendment.

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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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Veto

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Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature. A veto can be overturned.

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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. The national security council is there to keep us safe.

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Office of Budget and Management

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Prepares the executive budget, including coordination of requests from state agencies and cooperation with the LBB to prepare a state strategic plan and monitor those plans. Office of budget and management works on the budget.

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Pardon Executive Office of the president

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The presidential power to pardon. The president can pardon anyone.

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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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OMB

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Office of Management and Budget. Maybe I will get a job at the OMB.

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Line-item Veto

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An executive's ability to block a particular provision in a bill passed by the legislature. Line item vetos are not that common.

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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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Legislative Veto

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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. Legislative veto is a power 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. War powers resolution was and is Conservative.

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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." Nixon resigned before faced with impeachment.

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Presidential Coattails

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These occur when voters cast their ballots for congressional candidates of the president's party because they support the president. Recent studies show that few races are won this way. Presidential Coattails are not that common.

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Twenty second Amendment

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Passed in 1951, the amendment that limits presidents to two terms of office. FDR led to the passing of the 22nd amendment.

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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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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. Executive privilege does not cover everything.

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