In the Constitution
This amendment limited the President to two terms.
What is the 22nd amendment?
These are used by the President to enact a policy without congressional approval.
What are Executive Orders?
These are the President's closest advisers, as they give him advice on political and policy decisions. They are not approved by the Senate.
Who are members of the White House Staff?
This amendment describes the order of succession if there is a presidential vacancy.
This power, to veto a portion of a law, has been declared unconstitutional.
Who is the line item veto?
The Attorney General is the head of the Justice Department and falls under this part of the Executive Branch.
What is the cabinet?
What is a veto?
This amendment states that electors vote for president and vice president, ensuring they are from the same political party.
What is the twelfth amendment?
According to the Constitution, the president can recommend policies to Congress through this.
What is the State of the Union Address?
The Office of Management and Budget is the most important office within this part of the Executive branch?
What is the Executive Office of the President?
The War Powers Act was passed to limit this role of the President.
What is Commander In Chief?
The is used to describe the president's power of influence and persuasion that comes from media attention.
What is the bully pulpit?
This body (created in 1947) includes the President, VP, secretary of defense, secretary of state, and the head of the CIA, and the national security advisor. They advise the President on military decisions.
What is the National Security Council?
These people represent the U.S. in foreign countries. They are appointed by the President, and approved by the Senate.
Who are ambassadors?
These are powers that the President has that are not explicitly listed but are considered within the jurisdiction of the executive.
What are inherent powers?
A president would use this to explain his attitude about a law or that he believes part of the law is unconstitutional.
What is a signing statement?
This is the president's closest advisor and often acts as a gatekeeper to the president.
What is the Chief of Staff?
This term describes that the President's strength relative to Congress has grown steadily.
What is "imperial presidency"?