Formal and Informal Powers (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What distinguishes a pocket veto from a regular veto?
What distinguishes a pocket veto from a regular veto?
Congress cannot override a pocket veto
How many presidential appointments require Senate confirmation?
How many presidential appointments require Senate confirmation?
More than 700
When did Congress last declare war?
When did Congress last declare war?
1941
What is the one exception to the president's power to pardon federal crimes?
What is the one exception to the president's power to pardon federal crimes?
Cases of impeachment
According to Neustadt, what is presidential power?
According to Neustadt, what is presidential power?
The power to persuade
What was Obama's presidential support score in 2009 during unified government?
What was Obama's presidential support score in 2009 during unified government?
96.7%
How many executive orders did Franklin D. Roosevelt issue?
How many executive orders did Franklin D. Roosevelt issue?
3,721
What distinguishes executive agreements from treaties?
What distinguishes executive agreements from treaties?
They don't require Senate ratification
When did the Supreme Court declare line-item vetoes unconstitutional?
When did the Supreme Court declare line-item vetoes unconstitutional?
1996
Which president established the Executive Office of the President (EXOP)?
Which president established the Executive Office of the President (EXOP)?
Franklin D. Roosevelt