Formal sources of presidential power (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is the President's role as Head of State?
What is the President's role as Head of State?
Symbolic representative of the nation
How many government officials can the President appoint and nominate?
How many government officials can the President appoint and nominate?
Around 4,000
What majority is needed for Senate confirmation of presidential appointments?
What majority is needed for Senate confirmation of presidential appointments?
Simple majority vote
What price did Biden urge Congress to cap insulin at in 2023?
What price did Biden urge Congress to cap insulin at in 2023?
$35 per month
What majority is needed in both houses to override a presidential veto?
What majority is needed in both houses to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds majority
How many people did Obama pardon in his first 7 years and then in his last month?
How many people did Obama pardon in his first 7 years and then in his last month?
70 then 142
Which Supreme Court case did Trump's appointments help overturn?
Which Supreme Court case did Trump's appointments help overturn?
Roe v. Wade
What historic first did Ketanji Brown Jackson achieve?
What historic first did Ketanji Brown Jackson achieve?
First Black woman on Supreme Court
Within how many days must Congress adjourn for a pocket veto to be possible?
Within how many days must Congress adjourn for a pocket veto to be possible?
10 days
How long did the government shutdown last after Trump's budget was rejected?
How long did the government shutdown last after Trump's budget was rejected?
35 days
As Commander in Chief, which forces does the President command?
As Commander in Chief, which forces does the President command?
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard
What Senate approval is required for presidential treaties?
What Senate approval is required for presidential treaties?
Two-thirds approval vote
Which President saw a 'rally round the flag' effect after the 9/11 attacks?
Which President saw a 'rally round the flag' effect after the 9/11 attacks?
President Bush