The Significance of Informal Powers in the U.S. Presidency Since 1992. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which legislation did Clinton pass using persuasion despite a Republican-controlled Congress after 1994?
Which legislation did Clinton pass using persuasion despite a Republican-controlled Congress after 1994?
NAFTA and welfare reform
What effect did Bush use after 9/11 to secure Congressional support for the PATRIOT Act?
What effect did Bush use after 9/11 to secure Congressional support for the PATRIOT Act?
Rally round the flag effect
What did Obama's DACA executive order protect in the absence of Congressional action?
What did Obama's DACA executive order protect in the absence of Congressional action?
Undocumented immigrants brought as kids
Which Trump executive order bypassed Congressional opposition but faced legal challenges?
Which Trump executive order bypassed Congressional opposition but faced legal challenges?
Travel ban on Muslim-majority nations
What Senate majority do treaties require, unlike executive agreements?
What Senate majority do treaties require, unlike executive agreements?
Two-thirds majority
What was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal that Obama used to circumvent the Senate?
What was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal that Obama used to circumvent the Senate?
An executive agreement
Which platform did Trump master to communicate directly with the public, bypassing traditional media?
Which platform did Trump master to communicate directly with the public, bypassing traditional media?
What refers to a president using their position to influence public opinion through speeches and media?
What refers to a president using their position to influence public opinion through speeches and media?
Bully pulpit
What value was Biden's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that gained bipartisan support in 2021?
What value was Biden's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that gained bipartisan support in 2021?
$1.2 trillion
Which act did Bush push through after 9/11 that significantly expanded government surveillance powers?
Which act did Bush push through after 9/11 that significantly expanded government surveillance powers?
USA PATRIOT Act
What value was Biden's American Rescue Plan secured in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
What value was Biden's American Rescue Plan secured in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
$1.9 trillion
As party leader, what did Biden secure Democratic unity for regarding climate and healthcare reforms?
As party leader, what did Biden secure Democratic unity for regarding climate and healthcare reforms?
Inflation Reduction Act
Which limitation allows executive orders to be challenged in court?
Which limitation allows executive orders to be challenged in court?
Judicial review