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state of the union address |
This is an annual speech that is spoken to Congress and on national television, where the President speaks to encourage congress to fulfill his or her legislative agenda Page 159 |
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executive privilege |
This is the right presidents have to keep conversations,records, and transcripts secret from the general public and Congress. this is to ensure that controlling information maintains effectiveness of presidential power Page 161 |
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executive agreement |
This is when President signs an agreement with a foreign nations without the consent of the Senate. This can aid presidents to shape foreign policy that is not influenced by Senate reasoning and consent. Page 161 |
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signing statement |
these are comments written by the president on bills. these statements are implemented to reflect political statements, reasoning for approving bill, or how the president themselves interpret the bill Page 161 |
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executive orders |
Policies enacted by the president without congressional approval. Page 162 |
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impeachment |
The process of removing the president from office. The house would issue the impeachment and the senate would need a two thirds vote to convict and remove.
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Bully pulpit |
method presidents use in order to pressure the other branches of government to support their policies. This is when the presidential appeals are revealed to the public, and the public spectacle might convince the other branches to follow along. Page 172 |
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Hamdi vs Rumsfeld |
This is when Yaser Hamdi's father challenged his son's punishments and sentencings. This case deemed (supreme court restricts presidential power) that just because America was in a state of war, does not mean that the rights of the nation's citizens can be altered with. Page 176 |
