| A | B |
| "bully pulpit" | Pres ability to convince public of their position |
| State of the Union | formal speech to recommend laws |
| social media | allows rapid response to issues |
| lame duck | Pres at end of term and has little influence |
| Chief Diplomat | Pres role to meet with foreign leaders |
| executive orders | directive to gov agencies, Dept, or bureaus |
| executive agreements | international agreement b/t Pres and other nation |
| signing statement | Pres says how he will enforce a law |