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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.

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Watergate

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The events and scandal surrounding a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972 and the subsequent cover-up of White House involvement, leading to the eventual resignation of President Nixon under the threat of impeachment.

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Cabinet

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A group of presidential advisers not mentioned in the Constitution, although every president has had one. Today the cabinet is composed of 14 secretaries, the attorney general, and others designated by the president.

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legislative veto

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A vote in Congress to override a presidential decision. Although the War Powers Resolution asserts this authority, there is reason to believe that, if challenged, the Supreme Court would find the legislative veto in violation of the doctrine of separation of powers.

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Council of Economic Advisers (CEA)

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A three-member body appointed by the president to advise the president on economic policy.

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pocket veto

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A type of veto occurring when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to the president and the president simply lets the bill die by neither signing nor vetoing it.

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Impeachment

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The political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law, prescribed by the Constitution. The House of Representatives may impeach the president by a majority vote for "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."

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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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Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

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An office that prepares the president's budget and also advises presidents on proposals from departments and agencies and helps review their proposed regulations.

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executive order

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Regulations originating with the executive branch. Executive orders are one method presidents can use to control the bureaucracy.

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crisis

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A sudden, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous event requiring the president to play the role of crisis manager.

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Twenty-second Amendment

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Passed in 1951, the amendment that limits presidents to two terms of office.

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National Security Council

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The committee that links 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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Veto

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The constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress with reasons for rejecting it. A two-thirds vote in each house can override a veto.

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