PoliSci Janda Chapter 9
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 veto | the president's disapproval of a bill that has been passed by both houses of Congress. Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in each house. |
| inherent powers | authority claimed by the president that is not clearly specified in the constitution. typically these powers are inferred from the constitution |
| executive powers | presidential directives to the executive branch that create or modify public policies, without the direct approval of Congress. |
| delegation of powers | the process by which congress gives the executive branch the additional authority needed to address new problems. |
| Executive Office of the President (EOP) | The president's executive aides and their staffs; the extended white house executive establishment |
| cabinet | a group of presidential adviser; the heads of the executive department and other key officials |
| divided government | the situation in which one party controls the white house and the other controls at least one house of congress |
| grdilock | a situation in which government is incapable of acting on important issues, usually because of divided government |
| mandate | an endorsement by voters. presidents sometimes argue they have been given a mandate to carry out policy proposals |
| legislative liaison staff | those people who compose the communications link between the white house and congress, advising the president or cabinet secretaries on the status of pending legislation |
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