Framework of Government (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which philosopher's 1748 work inspired the US separation of powers?
Which philosopher's 1748 work inspired the US separation of powers?
Montesquieu
Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?
Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?
Judiciary (Supreme Court)
Which role serves in both the executive and legislative branches?
Which role serves in both the executive and legislative branches?
Vice President
What majority is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?
What majority is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds in both houses
What Senate vote is needed to ratify treaties negotiated by the president?
What Senate vote is needed to ratify treaties negotiated by the president?
Two-thirds
How many US presidents have been successfully removed through impeachment?
How many US presidents have been successfully removed through impeachment?
None
Which justice did Trump NOT appoint to the Supreme Court?
Which justice did Trump NOT appoint to the Supreme Court?
Elena Kagan
In which case did the Court rule presidents lack absolute immunity from state criminal subpoenas?
In which case did the Court rule presidents lack absolute immunity from state criminal subpoenas?
Trump v Mazars (2020)
What are midterms?
What are midterms?
Elections for Congress between presidentials
Why do presidents typically push major legislation during their first 2 years?
Why do presidents typically push major legislation during their first 2 years?
Before potential midterm losses