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Power of Pres. to chose judges/ cabinet members.
Leaves a long lasting mark on courts |
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A powerful office with much sway
Those with louder voices can effect more |
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Presidents group of advisors
they are not elected, yet have a large role in shaping USA |
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| Council of Economic advisors |
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Three economists that advise the pres.
Not elected, but have large amounts policy guidance |
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| Executive office of the pres. |
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the direct staff of the pres.
have a lot of responsibility in carrying out the pres.'s will |
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a direct order from the pres.
has the power of law, eventhough it never has to pass through congress |
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the idea that the president doesn't have to comply with congress at all times.
It is a basic idea that puts the pres. above all other officials. |
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the power to remove the pres from office
it is a check on the exec. branch |
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the power to remove the pres from office
line item veto |
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power to cancel provisions of bills.
does not force the entire package to be nullified |
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| national security council |
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responsible for foreign realtions and security.
connected directly to the pres. but not elected |
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| office of management and budget |
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controls and manages the federal budget
has great power over the use of money |
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when the pres. ignores a bill long enough that congress ajourns and it is by default vetoed.
the pres. doesnt have to take any blame |
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| an attachment to a bill that normally wouldnt get passed |
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the senate refuses appointment if the senior senator from the pres.'s party objects or other cases
check on the exec branch |
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1973 act that says congress must approve troops being sent out unless attacks have already occured.
results in misuse of power and has no checks |
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1973 act that says congress must approve troops being sent out unless attacks have already occured.
results in misuse of power and has no checks |
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when one party controls the pres. and one controls congress
causes checks and balance, and often gridlock |
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an elected official approaching the end of his term.
there is little power left |
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