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| Johnson allocated funds to states for a ... ... |
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| new federalism returns power to the ... |
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| allocates funds for states w/ gen funding guidelines |
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| nat overriding state actions |
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| another title for the pres, who holds the executive powers to run govt programs & implement laws that are passed by Congress |
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| another title for the pres, who serves as commander of the nation's military forces |
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| pres is leader; has the job of formulating the nation's plans & procedures for dealing w/ other countries |
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| the art of negotiating w/ foreign govts |
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| another title for the pres, takes on the role of the symbolic figurehead of the US; aka the head of state |
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| the process of succeeding, or coming after, someone |
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| a formal rule or regulation instructing executive branch officials on how to carry out their jobs |
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| the power that allows a pres to refuse to release info to Congress or a court |
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| the presidential power to formally recognize the legitimacy of a foreign govt |
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| postpones the carrying out of a sentence, or the length of time a person is put in jail |
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| releases a convicted criminal from having to fulfill a sentence |
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| grants a group of offenders a general pardon for offenses committed |
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| reduce a person's sentence |
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| a pres' is made up of all the people who work for the executive branch |
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Executive Office of the Pres
consists of a # of separate offices that help the pres formulate policy |
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| heart of the EOP; consists of the pres' key personal & political staff |
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| precise role varies from pres to pres; some focus on managing everyday operations of White House; some control all access to the pres & help map political strategy |
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Nat Security Council
one of the most important parts of the EOP; brings together the top military, foreign affairs, & intelligence officials in the administration to coordinate US nat security policy |
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Council of Economic Advisers
created in 1946; provides the pres w/ expert analysis of the economy |
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Office of Management & Budget
help develop fed budget & to oversee its execution by the agencies in the executive branch |
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| responsible for carrying out laws, administering programs, & making regulations in their particular area of responsibilty |
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