Executive Privilege: Executive privilege refers to the President's ability to withhold information or resist certain legal processes based on their position as head of state.
Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF): The AUMF is a law passed by Congress that grants the President certain powers and authorization for military actions without a formal declaration of war.
Checks and Balances: Checks and balances are mechanisms built into the U.S. government system that ensure no single branch has too much power by allowing each branch to limit or check the actions of other branches.