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American citizens, or constitutional rights,: But when the President does something that impacts the rights of ____________ then the Supreme Court has ruled that the power of the president is not limitless.
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article 2 section 3: congress can impeach the president for treason, bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors:
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bush doctrine: terrorist states and groups will be confronted
pre-emptive military strikes
unilateralism (U.S. would not need permission from the UN)
Democracy and liberty are universal values and are compatible with Islam. The U.S. "favors" democratic forces in the Middle East and the Islamic world
American primacy
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case zablocki ac: passed in 1972,required the presideent to inform both houses of congres within 60 days of signing an executive order
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codetermination: sharing of powers with Congress
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coercive diplomacy: the use of threats to influence the outcome of a bargaining interaction
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commander in chief: conducts wars; repels attacksrecognizes other governments (sole authority, unilateral power)
appoints ambassadors (senate confirmation by majority)
appoints cabinet secretaries (senate confirmation by majority)
negotiates and signs treaties (senate ratification with 2/3)
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condoleeza rice: under bush, ____________, became very powerful first as National Security Adviser and then as Secretary of State.
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congress: can impeach the President for treason, bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors.
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doctrine: When a president articulates his (or her) grand strategy it is called his
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domestic realm: presidential powers are circumscribed greatly
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eisenhower doctrine: Declared the Middle East to be a vital region for the U.S.
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executive agreement: constitute more than 90 percent of agreements with others (sole authority: unilateral powers)
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executive orders: (sole authority; unilateral power)
e.g. ban on assasination of foreign leaders
it is operative unless the congress passes a bill on this and over-rides a presidential veto.
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FDR: With the emergence of the U.S. as a global power and by the presidency of , the office of the President became much more powerful than before.
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FDR: Congress passed and created "The Executive Office of the President" in 1939.
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finding: A president allows the CIA or Special forces (by a piece of paper that the president wrote) to go assassinate another leader/president (Osama) and you will not be charged for murdering that person. Almost always secret. This makes the exception to executive order.
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finding: Formal conclusion by a judge or jury on issues of fact.
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foreign affairs: president has a great deal of power
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grand strategy: A statement of a nation's essential objectives in world politics and the means to achieve those objectives.
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habeas corpus: a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge
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henry kissinger: under nixon, _________, became increasingly powerful first as National Security Adviser and then as Secretary of State.
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imperial presidency: president is seen as emperor taking strong actions without consulting Congress or seeking its approval
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increased the power of the white house: Although the intention was to compel the President to share decision making with Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, it gradually (and paradoxically)
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national security advisor: does NOT require confirmation by the Senate.
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national security advisor: james jones
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nixon doctrine: provide allies the means to fight communism themselves, with U.S. support.
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nuclear deterrence: Dissuading an adversary from attacking by threatening retaliation with nuclear weapons.
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political: If the issue is purely a matter of policy then the Supreme Court, has called it "_______" and thus has not over-ruled the President's policies.
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presidents: The NSC and the role of the National Security Adviser have been shaped by the __________ wishes
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saber rattling: the ostentatious display of military power (with the implied threat that it might be used)
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senate: provide "advice" as well as "consent"
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special powers: declare national emergencies. In case of "extraordinary occasion" the president can adjourn congress if there were disagreements
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The National Security Act of 1947.": Because of FDR's concentration of so much power in his own hands and not sharing vital information with Vice President Harry Truman, in 1947 the Congress passed
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the supreme court: has given the president a great deal of space in foreign affairs
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truman doctrine: Containment of the Soviet Union. The U.S. would help any country in the world that may come under communist threat using American militarily, economically, or diplomatically powers.
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two presidencies: domestic realm foreign realm
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unilateral powers: Constitutional authority that permits considerable freedom of action by the president in foreign policy.
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unilateral powers: Appointments that do not require Senate confirmation
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united ambassador: susan rice
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vague: The legislation has been very _______ and this has allowed the President to do as he pretty much has wished.
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vice president: biden
