Executive Branch Flashcards
What did the 22nd Amendment do?
Established the two term presidential limit
What did 23rd Amendment do?
It gave citizens of the district of Columbia with rights of voting in national elections of president and vice president
What did the 25th Amendment do?
Established that in case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.
What is the cabinet?
A group of presidential advisors (person who gives advice in a particular field.) the heads of the executive departments and other key offices.
What does the Attorney General do?
represents the united states in court cases and legal matters
What did the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act do?
It governed the role of congress in the U.S. budget process
What is a consistency?
A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative in the legislative body
Who is the Chief Executive and what do they do?
- Head of the executive branch
- They carry out the laws of the nation
- Oversees a vast bureaucracy
Who is the commander in chief and what do they do?
- Top of the military chain of command
2. President protects the nation
What are Executive Agreements?
an agreement between a president and another nation that does not have the same durability in the American system as a treaty but does not require senate ratification
What is Executive Privilege?
A right claimed by presidents and certain conversations, records, and transcripts confidential from outside scrutiny, especially from congress
What are Executive Orders?
Policy directives issued by presidents that do not require congress approval
What did the supreme court decided in U.S. v Nixon?
Supreme court affirmed the power of executive privilege, but forced Nixon the hand over audio recordings
What is the Federal Reserve Board?
The federal reserve board is the 7 member board of governors that oversees federal reserve banks, establishes monetary policy and monitors the economic health of the country
What is monetary policy?
a set of economic policy tools designed to regulate the amount of money int the economy
