The role and power of the president in foreign policy. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Constitutional provision granting Commander in Chief power
Constitutional provision granting Commander in Chief power
Article II, Section 2
Senate majority needed to ratify treaties
Senate majority needed to ratify treaties
Two-thirds majority
Do presidential ambassadorial appointments need confirmation?
Do presidential ambassadorial appointments need confirmation?
Yes, Senate confirmation required
Constitutional provision for receiving ambassadors
Constitutional provision for receiving ambassadors
Article II, Section 3
Agreements that bypass Senate ratification requirement
Agreements that bypass Senate ratification requirement
Executive agreements
War Powers Resolution: notification timeframe for Congress
War Powers Resolution: notification timeframe for Congress
48 hours
War Powers Resolution: deployment limit without approval
War Powers Resolution: deployment limit without approval
60 days
Year Obama ordered Osama bin Laden operation
Year Obama ordered Osama bin Laden operation
2011
Year of Iran Nuclear Deal executive agreement
Year of Iran Nuclear Deal executive agreement
2015
Year of Paris Climate Agreement executive agreement
Year of Paris Climate Agreement executive agreement
2016
Congressional power to restrict military actions via funding
Congressional power to restrict military actions via funding
Power of the Purse
Year of Benghazi attack that led to investigations
Year of Benghazi attack that led to investigations
2012
Year Pelosi visited Taiwan showing congressional independence
Year Pelosi visited Taiwan showing congressional independence
2022
Year of Biden's criticised Afghanistan withdrawal
Year of Biden's criticised Afghanistan withdrawal
2021
Year Patriot Act expanded surveillance powers
Year Patriot Act expanded surveillance powers
2001