Interpretations and debates of the US presidency (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Vote needed in Congress to override presidential veto
Vote needed in Congress to override presidential veto
Two-thirds majority in both House and Senate
2016 Obama veto override - which act?
2016 Obama veto override - which act?
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
Trump's 2019 national emergency declaration purpose
Trump's 2019 national emergency declaration purpose
Divert funds to build border wall
Duration of longest U.S. govt shutdown (2019)
Duration of longest U.S. govt shutdown (2019)
35 days
House vote needed to impeach President
House vote needed to impeach President
Simple majority
Senate vote needed to remove impeached President
Senate vote needed to remove impeached President
Two-thirds majority
Number of times Trump was impeached
Number of times Trump was impeached
Twice (2019 and 2021)
War Powers Resolution: notify Congress within how long?
War Powers Resolution: notify Congress within how long?
48 hours
War Powers Resolution: military engagement time limit
War Powers Resolution: military engagement time limit
60 days plus 30-day withdrawal period
Senate vote needed to ratify a treaty
Senate vote needed to ratify a treaty
Two-thirds majority
Supreme Court ruling on Trump's DACA termination (2020)
Supreme Court ruling on Trump's DACA termination (2020)
Ruled arbitrary and capricious; termination blocked
Clinton v. City of New York (1998) outcome
Clinton v. City of New York (1998) outcome
Struck down Line Item Veto Act
Obama's 2016 Supreme Court nominee (blocked by Senate)
Obama's 2016 Supreme Court nominee (blocked by Senate)
Merrick Garland
Number of Supreme Court justices Trump appointed
Number of Supreme Court justices Trump appointed
Three (Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett)
Iran Nuclear Deal year and type of agreement
Iran Nuclear Deal year and type of agreement
2015, executive agreement