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The Executive Branch flashcards
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- What is meant by “Executive function” in this lesson?President and executive agencies
- The executive branch administers and executes laws within constitutional and statutory limits.
- What is meant by “President” in this lesson?President and executive agencies
- The president holds the executive office defined in Article II.
- What is meant by “Executive agency” in this lesson?President and executive agencies
- An agency carries out assigned governmental responsibilities through authorized staff and processes.
- What is meant by “Cabinet” in this lesson?President and executive agencies
- Cabinet leadership advises the president and oversees major executive departments.
- What is meant by “Civil service” in this lesson?President and executive agencies
- Public employees perform administrative work under applicable employment and merit systems.
- What is meant by “Delegated authority” in this lesson?President and executive agencies
- A statute may authorize an agency to perform specified implementation functions.
- What is meant by “Commander in chief” in this lesson?Executive powers and limits
- The president directs the armed forces while Congress holds distinct constitutional war and funding powers.
- What is meant by “Appointments” in this lesson?Executive powers and limits
- Many major appointments require Senate advice and consent under the constitutional framework.
- What is meant by “Treaties” in this lesson?Executive powers and limits
- The constitutional treaty process involves presidential action and Senate advice and consent.
- What is meant by “Executive order” in this lesson?Executive powers and limits
- An executive order directs executive action but must rest on lawful authority.
- What is meant by “Impeachment” in this lesson?Executive powers and limits
- The House impeaches and the Senate tries impeachments under distinct constitutional roles.
- What is meant by “Judicial constraints” in this lesson?Executive powers and limits
- Courts can evaluate executive actions in cases within their jurisdiction.
- What is meant by “Implementation” in this lesson?Public administration
- Implementation converts a lawful policy into operational actions and procedures.
- What is meant by “Administrative rule” in this lesson?Public administration
- A rule specifies implementation requirements within delegated authority and applicable procedure.
- What is meant by “Procedural fairness” in this lesson?Public administration
- Fair procedures provide applicable notice, consistency, and opportunities for response.
- What is meant by “Service access” in this lesson?Public administration
- Access concerns whether eligible people can practically obtain a public service.
- What is meant by “Performance measure” in this lesson?Public administration
- A measure compares implementation outcomes with a specified goal.
- What is meant by “Records management” in this lesson?Public administration
- Accurate records support continuity, review, and lawful accountability.