Separation of powers and checks and balances. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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3 branches in separation of powers
3 branches in separation of powers
Congress (legislative), President (exec), Judiciary
Purpose of separation of powers
Purpose of separation of powers
Prevent tyranny & maintain limited government
Obama's veto use (times & overrides)
Obama's veto use (times & overrides)
12 times, only 1 overruled
Majority to override presidential veto
Majority to override presidential veto
Two-thirds in both houses
Senate majority to ratify treaties
Senate majority to ratify treaties
Two-thirds
Last Congressional war declaration
Last Congressional war declaration
World War II
Pres. power to excuse federal crimes
Pres. power to excuse federal crimes
Pardon power
SC power to declare laws unconstitutional
SC power to declare laws unconstitutional
Judicial review
Bipartisanship meaning
Bipartisanship meaning
Cooperation between two major political parties
Divided government definition
Divided government definition
One party controls pres., other controls Congress
1969-2021 divided vs unified govt years
1969-2021 divided vs unified govt years
36 yrs divided, 15 yrs unified
Gridlock definition
Gridlock definition
Parties refuse to compromise, halting legislative progress
2019 govt shutdown duration
2019 govt shutdown duration
35 days
Congressional 'power of the purse'
Congressional 'power of the purse'
Controls federal spending
Times Trump impeached
Times Trump impeached
Twice