Constraints on the President's Power (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What majority is needed in both chambers to override a presidential veto?
What majority is needed in both chambers to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds supermajority
How many people were killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school shooting?
How many people were killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school shooting?
Twenty-six
How many presidential appointments must be confirmed by the Senate?
How many presidential appointments must be confirmed by the Senate?
More than 1,000
Which three presidents have been impeached?
Which three presidents have been impeached?
Johnson, Clinton, Trump
How many senators voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial?
How many senators voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial?
57
What occurs when Congress or the president refuses to agree to the federal budget?
What occurs when Congress or the president refuses to agree to the federal budget?
Government shutdown
How many Supreme Court nominees has the Senate rejected in US history?
How many Supreme Court nominees has the Senate rejected in US history?
Eleven
What percentage of Americans watched at least portions of the Watergate hearings?
What percentage of Americans watched at least portions of the Watergate hearings?
85%
What ranking does California hold in the world's economies?
What ranking does California hold in the world's economies?
Fifth biggest economy
What was Trump's highest presidential approval rating according to Gallup polls?
What was Trump's highest presidential approval rating according to Gallup polls?
49%