۶ৎ us gov ch 14 key terms (passed , 0/0) Flashcards
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Term used to describe a president as an “emperor” who acts without consulting congress or acts in secrecy to evade or deceive congress.
Imperial presidency
Article II of the constitution. Established the presidency and gives the executive power to the federal government to the president.
Executive article
Oath taken by the president on the day he takes office, pledging to “faithfully execute” the office and “preserve, protect, and defend” the constitution.
Oath of office
Directive. rule, or regulation issued by a chief executive or subordinates, based upon constitutional or statutory authority and having the force of law.
Executive order
Power of the president to issue executive orders; originates from the constitution and acts of congress.
Ordinance power
The power to execute, enforce, and administer law.
Executive power
The acknowledgement of the legal existence of another country’s government.
Power of recognition
An unwelcomed person.
Persona non grata.
When a president rejects some specific provisions of a bill, but keeping the rest of the bill.
Note: usually deals with money.
Line item veto
An agreement made between the president with the head of a foreign state, and does not require senate consent.
Executive agreement
The postponing of a punishment.
Reprieve
The legal forgiveness signed by the president conducts(?)
Pardon
Mercy or leniency granted to an offender by a chief executive.
Clemency
The power to reduce the length of a sentence or fine for a crime.
Commutation
A blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators.
Amnesty
A large, complex, administrative structure that handles the everyday business of an organization.
Bureaucracy
