APGov156 - Unit 5d - National Security and Military Policy
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Korematsu v. US | Case upholing Japanese-American internetment during World War II. Expanded the POTUS' right to suspend civil liberties during times of war. |
| Military-Industrial Complex | Alleged agreement or collusion between industry and military officials warned against by Eisenhower |
| State Department | Cabinet-Level organization that executes American foreign policy, runs embassies, and coordinates ambassadors |
| Central Intelligence Agency | Agency responsible for collecting sensitive information about foreign events, leaders, and countries |
| National Security Council | Appointed group of people who advise the POTUS on foreign policy. |
| Treaties | International agreements usually negotiatedby POTUS or the State Department and submitted to the Senate for approval |
| Executive Agreements | International agreements not submitted to the Senate for approval |
| Cost Overrun | When the cost of a military project substantially exceeds the projected or budgeted cost. |
| Imperial Presidency | Term used beginning with Nixon to describe a POTUS who has streatched the limits of Constitutionally-given war powers |
| War Powers Act of 1973 | Limits the President's power to make war or send troops into hostile areas by putting a time limit on how long troops may be deployed without approval |
| Commander in Chief | Article II Constitutional power of the POTUS related to military policy |
| Gold Plating | Unneeded or excessive requirements for military equipment meant to drive up the cost of the equipment |
| Rally 'Round the Flag Effect | Surge in POTUS approval during the beginning of a war |
| War Fatigue Effect | The trend of lower POTUS popularity the longer a war goes on |
| Joint Chiefs of Staff | The most senior member from each branch of the military who serve as briefing experts and military advisers to POTUS |
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