Unit 6 Vocab

The constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress with reasons for rejecting it.

a hierarchical authority structure that uses task specialization, operates on the merit principle, and behaves with impersonality

Regulations originating with the executive branch; one method presidents can use to control the bureaucracy.

A mutually dependent relationship among interest groups, congressional committees and subcommittees, and government agencies that share a common policy concern.

The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actively involved in politics at the time.

A government agency with responsibility for making and enforcing rules to protect the public interest in some sector of the economy and for judging disputes over these rules.

Government agencies not accounted for by cabinet departments, independent regulatory commissions, and government corporations. Administrators are typically appointed by the president and serve at the president's pleasure. NASA is an example. (this def isn't that good).

An executive's ability to block a particular provision in a bill passed by the legislature (not from book).

An agreement between the president and the leader of another country (not from book).

An implied power that allows the president to refuse to disclose information regarding confidential conversations or national security to Congress or the judiciary (not from book).

The time following an election when a president's popularity is high and congressional relations are likely to be productive (not from book).

Period of time when the new president is already elected, but the previous president is still in office (not from book).

A network that includes policy experts, media pundits, congressional staff members, and interest groups who regularly debate an issue. (not from book).

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

Takes 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.

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.

A government organization that, like business corporations, provides a service that could be delivered by the private sector and typically charges for its services. USPS is an example.

The authority of administrative actors to select among various responses to a given problem. This is greatest when routines, or standard operating procedures, do not fit a case.

announcements made by the president when signing bills into law, often presenting the president's interpretation of the law (not from book).

the use of governmental authority to control or change some practice in the private sector

The lifting of government restrictions on business, industry, and professional activities.

A group of advisers to the president. (not from book).

A vote in Congress to override a presidential decision (possibly unconstitutional).

Limits the president to two terms.

permits the vice president to become acting president if the vice president and the president's cabinet determine that the president is disabled; outlines how a recuperated president can reclaim the job

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.

Passed in 1883, an Act that created a federal exam so that hiring and promotion would be based on merit rather than patronage.

A federal law prohibiting government employees from active participation in partisan politics while on duty or employees in sensitive positions at any time.

Holds that executive privilege does not extend to criminal cases (not from book).

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

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

US federal agency created to coordinate national efforts against terrorism (not from book).

A department of the federal executive branch entrusted with formulating military policies and maintaining American military forces (not from book).

the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation) (not from book).

A cabinet-level body charged with the execution of foreign policy (not from book).

A cabinet-level agency that is responsible for managing the federal government's revenue. It prints currency, collects taxes, and sells government bonds. (not from book).

Argues the purpose of having a single executive (president) in government (not from book).