All Flashcards
What is a veto?
President's power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
What is a pocket veto?
President's indirect veto by not acting on a bill when Congress adjourns.
What is a signing statement?
President's interpretation of a law when signing it.
What is the War Powers Act?
Limits presidential power to deploy troops without Congressional approval.
What is a treaty?
Formal agreement negotiated by the President, ratified by the Senate.
What is an executive agreement?
Informal agreement by the President, doesn't need Senate approval.
What is an executive order?
President's directive to manage the federal government.
Define Commander in Chief.
The President's role as leader of the military.
Define Chief Diplomat.
The President's role in foreign relations, appointing ambassadors, etc.
What is treaty ratification?
Senate approval needed for a treaty to take effect (2/3 majority).
What are the differences between treaties and executive agreements?
Treaties: require Senate approval, formal | Executive Agreements: no Senate approval, informal
What are the differences between a veto and a pocket veto?
Veto: Bill returned to Congress | Pocket Veto: Bill dies if Congress adjourns.
What are the differences between formal and informal presidential powers?
Formal: Vetoes, treaties | Informal: Executive orders, executive agreements
What is the role of the President in foreign policy?
Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, negotiates treaties/agreements.
What role does Congress play in presidential war powers?
Declares war, controls war funding, War Powers Act oversight.
What is the Senate's role in treaties?
Must ratify treaties with a 2/3 majority for them to take effect.