A lame-duck president is an outgoing president who remains in office during the period between their failure to win re-election or end-of-term and their successor's inauguration.
Imagine being at work after submitting your two weeks' notice. You're still technically employed but your influence over decisions and projects is significantly reduced.
Incumbent: This term refers to the current holder of a political office.
Transition Period: The time between the election and inauguration of a new president, during which the outgoing president remains in office.
Executive Orders: These are directives issued by the President of the United States that manage operations of the federal government.
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