Unit 3 The Executive Vocabulary

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Article II

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Part of the U.S. Constitution that outlines the executive branch, including the presidency.

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Presidential Succession

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The order in which officials replace the U.S. president if the president is unable to perform duties.

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Electoral College

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A body of electors established by the United States Constitution, which forms every four years for the sole purpose of electing the president and vice president.

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Federalism

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A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.

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12th Amendment

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An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that provides the procedure for electing the president and vice president.

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20th Amendment

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An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that changed the dates of congressional and presidential terms.

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22nd Amendment

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An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits the president to two terms in office.

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25th Amendment

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An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that deals with presidential succession and disability.

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Bureaucracy

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A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

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Independent Regulatory Agency

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Agencies created by Congress to regulate important aspects of the nation's economy, largely beyond the reach of presidential control.