Trial questioning executive privilege.
Military force
How can presidents back up their foreign policy?
Line Item Veto
How can the president rescind part of bills that have already passed?
Executive order
Rules that have the force of law.
Forum
Major newspapers and magazines provide the president this medium for discussion.
Executive privilege
The president's right to refuse to testify.
Not understanding the people
This shortcoming can bring disaster to a president.
Head of State
Represents nation and performs ceremonial roles
Congressional override, senate confirmation, War Power Act, Impeachment
Powers Congress has over a president.
Head of state, chief executive, chief legislator, economic planner, party leader, chief diplomat, commander and chief
President
Mandate
Expressed will of the people.
Ronald Reagan
Known as the Great Communicator.
Lyndon B. Johnson
During the Vietnam War, did not run for reelection.
Richard Nixon
In the 1970s impounded funds to eliminate social programs.
Jimmy Carter
Seven time nominate for the Nobel Peace Prize
Helped increased the power of the president
Mandates from the people, veto, impoundment, presidential appointments
Congressional override
What did the Constitution give Congress over the veto
amnesty
A group pardon.
treaty
Agreement between two or more countries.
Exhibited a friendly informality that made Americans feel personally connected to the president; he understood the mood of the people
Why did Franklin D Roosevelt win in a landslide.
Which of the following is the best definition of a constituent?