Separation of powers

1. Cabinet A group of presidential advisers not mentioned in the Constitution, although every president has had one. Today the cabinet is composed of 14 secretaries and the attorney general. 2. central clearance Review of all executive branch testimony, reports, and draft legislation by the Office of Management and Budget to ensure that each communication to Congress is in accordance with the president's program. 3. clinton v city of ny Declared the line item veto unconstitutional. 4. closed rule An order from the House Rules Committee that sets a time limit on debate; forbids a bill from being amended on the floor. 5. cloture A procedure for terminating debate, especially filibusters, in the Senate. 6. concurring opinion