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932448171822nd AmendmentLimited presidents to two terms of office.0
932448171925th AmendmentPermits the vice president to become acting president if the vice president ad the president's cabinet determine that the president is disabled, and it outlines how a recuperated president can reclaim the job.1
9324481720ImpeachmentThe political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law, prescribed by the Constitution.2
9324481721WatergateThe 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 resignation of President Nixon under threat of impeachment.3
9324481722National Security PowersServe as Commander in Chief, make treaties to be approved by 2/3 of Senate, nominate ambassadors to be approved by majority of Senate, diplomatic head.4
9324481723Legislative PowersMust give State of the Union, recommend legislation, convene Congress on extraordinary occasions, adjourn Congress if they cannot agree to adjourn, veto legislation.5
9324481724Administrative PowersEnsure laws to be faithfully executed, nominate officials, request written opinions of administration, fill administration vacancies.6
9324481725Judicial PowersGrange reprises and pardons for federal offenses and nominate judges to be approved by majority of Senate.7
9324481726Budgeting and Accounting Act of 1921Established a national budget system and an independent audit of government accounts8
9324481727Executive OrdersRegulations originating with the executive branch, presidents can use them to control the bureaucracy. Carry the force of law.9
9324481728Vice PresidentPresident of Senate, sometimes selected to "Balance the Ticket"10
9324481729CabinetA group of presidential advisers not mentioned in the Constitution.11
9324481730National Security CouncilThe committee that links that president's foreign and military policy advisers.12
9324481731Council of Economic AdvisersA three member body appointed by the president to advise the president on economic policy.13
9324481732Office of Management and BudgetAn office that prepares the president's budget and also advises the president on proposals from departments and agencies and helps review their proposed regulations.14
9324481733Chief of StaffThe senior staff officer of a service or command.15
9324481734HierarchicalKey person at the top, makes sure underlings are doing their jobs.16
9324481735Wheel and SpokesSurround president with many aids and talk through issues as a group.17
9324481736First LadyWife of the President, often becomes spokesperson on National Scene.18
9324481737Chief LegislatorThe president has power to influence Congress in its lawmaking.19
9324481738VetoThe Constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress with reasons for rejecting it.20
9324481739Pocket VetoA type of veto occurring when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to the president and the president lets the bill die by neither signing nor vetoing it.21
9324481740Line-item VetoBill is taken all or nothing.22
9324481741Presidential CoattailsVoters cast votes for congressional candidates based on support of the president.23
9324481742Approval RatingPresidential influence tied to public support.24
9324481743Electoral MandateAn election win pushes Congress to follow the lead of the president.25
9324481744HoneymoonTime following an election win where a president can hopefully push for legislation quickly.26
9324481745Chief DiplomatPresident acts as the face of the country in foreign affairs.27
9324481746Executive AgreementNormally noncontroversial agreements between countries.28
9324481747Commander in ChiefPresident is in charge of 1.4 million people in the armed forces.29
9324481748War Powers ResolutionA 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 no withdraw forces after 60 days unless Congress declares war or grants an extension.30
9324481749Legislative VetoA vote in Congress to override a presidential decision. It is believed that the Supreme Court would find this unconstitutional.31
9324481750CrisisA sudden, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous event requiring the president to play the role of crisis manager.32
9324481751Bully PulpitPresidents can push public to support a bill which then influence policymakers.33
9324481752BiasFavoring of or against one thing.34

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