| A | B |
|---|
| Divided Government | One party controls the White House; One party controls Congress |
| Unified Government | Same party controls the White House and Congress |
| Gridlock | Government stops working because rival parties control opposites parts of government |
| Electoral College | People chosen to elect the President during an election |
| Pyramid Structure | Chain of command by the President headed by the chief of staff |
| Circular Structure | Several of the President's assistants report to him |
| Ad Hoc Structure | Less structured cabinet where cabinet leaders talk directly to the President |
| Cabinet | The executive advisors of the president |
| Bully Pulpit | The President uses prestige to excite American public |
| Veto Message | A note from the President to Congress stating that he will not sign a bill if it passes |
| Pocket Veto | A bill fails to become law because the President did not sign it within 10 days before Congress adjourns |
| Line-item Veto | Executive power to block certain parts of a bill passed by the legislature |
| Legislative Veto | The power of Congress to block a presidential action after it has taken place |
| Impeachment | Congress against the President approved by the HOR |
| Lame Duck | A person still in office after he or shee has lost a bid for reelection |
| Commander and Chief | A delgated power of the President to faithfully run the country |
| War Powers Act | 1973 act that stated the President can commit military only after a declaration of war by Congress or if there is a national emergency to protect the interests of the United States |
| Propinquity | The closeness of the Presdent to the inner workings of the executive branch |
| Favorite Son | The Presidential candidate backed by the home state at the party's nominating convention |
| Executive Order | Order signed by the President that has the effect of a law, but does not require Congressional approval |
| Executive Agreement | Agreement between the President and leader of a foreign nation that does not require the approval of the Senate |
| Impoundment of Funds | The refusal of the executive branch to spend funds allocated by Congress |
| Office of the President | Explicit job and duties as President of the United States |
| Executive Office of the President | Created by FDR in 1939 and includes the National Security Council, Council of Economic Advisors, OMB, Office of National Drug Control Policy |
| Power of Appointment | The power of the President to appoint cabinet and other positions to members of his political party, being approved by the Senate |
| Joint Chiefs of Staff | Group of military leaders who advise the civilian government |
| Tenure | Length of time in office |
| Budget and Impoundment Control Act | The ability of Congress to regulate th President's role in the budget making process |
| Gramm-Rudman-Hollings-Act | An attempt by Congress to force the balancing of the budget |
| Independent Regulatory Agency | Anm agency which creates rules for the public safety and welfare |
| Independent Expenditures | Money spent by independent agencies, with the approval of Congress |
| Interagency Task Force | An oversight group which ensures that those who receive money follow specific guidelines with various agencies |
| Regulatory Agency | Ensures oversight of government spending |
| Government Corporation | Government agency that provides a service usually provided by the private sector |
| National Security Advisor | Advises the president on national safety strategies |
