OG President
Maximum of 2, 4-year terms for a total of 8 years
Term Length of Presidency
Limits on Presidential Pardons
Federal Criminals Only
Kamala Harris
The Vice President of the United States
Number of United States Senators
100
Redrawing of congressional district lines in such a way that one political party has an electoral advantage over the other
Gerrymandering
This person was the longest serving President of the United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Commander in Chief, Treaty Negotiation, Appointments
Constitutional Executive Powers
Group of advisors to the President consisting of the Vice President of the United States and the heads of the executive branch's departments in the federal government of the United States
The Cabinet
Congressional Gridlock
When Congress is unable to pass legislation
Majority Needed to Override a Presidential Veto
2/3rds
A rule or order issued by the President without the cooperation of Congress that carries the weight of law
Executive Order
First six months to one year of a Presidency when approval ratings are highest and President/Congress likely to work together
Presidential Honeymoon
Behind the Vice President in the Presidential Line of Succession
Speaker of the House
How to End a Filibuster
Cloture
Appropriations refers to
Money/Budget
Supreme Court Justice, Cabinet Secretaries, Federal Judges
Positions the President can Appoint
This action occurs when the president does not sign a bill within 10 days of its passage by Congress and it automatically becomes law.
Pocket Veto
Most Powerful Position in the United States Senate
Senate Majority Leader
Group the settles differences on bills between the House and the Senate
Conference Committee
Responsible for Drawing Congressional District Maps
State Legislatures
The 22nd Amendment
Constitutional amendment that enacted presidential term limits
60 Days
Time period for which the President can commit troops without Congressional approval
Current Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi
Chamber that Features the Filibuster
Senate
Vote trading in Congress; voting to support a colleague’s bill in return for a promise of future support
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