Interpretations and debates of the US presidency (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What majority does Congress need to override a presidential veto?
What majority does Congress need to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds majority in both chambers
Which act did Congress override Obama's veto on in 2016?
Which act did Congress override Obama's veto on in 2016?
Justice Against Sponsors Terrorism Act
How long was the 2019 government shutdown after Trump's budget rejection?
How long was the 2019 government shutdown after Trump's budget rejection?
35 days
What power do congressional committees have during investigations?
What power do congressional committees have during investigations?
Subpoena documents and testimony
What vote is required in the House to impeach the President?
What vote is required in the House to impeach the President?
Simple majority
What Senate majority is needed to convict and remove a President?
What Senate majority is needed to convict and remove a President?
Two-thirds majority
What were Trump's charges in his first 2019 impeachment?
What were Trump's charges in his first 2019 impeachment?
Abuse of power, obstruction of Congress
How quickly must the President notify Congress of troop deployment?
How quickly must the President notify Congress of troop deployment?
48 hours
How long can military engagement last without congressional approval?
How long can military engagement last without congressional approval?
60 days plus 30-day withdrawal
What Senate majority is required to ratify treaties?
What Senate majority is required to ratify treaties?
Two-thirds majority
How did Obama implement the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
How did Obama implement the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
As an executive agreement
How did the Supreme Court describe Trump's DACA termination attempt?
How did the Supreme Court describe Trump's DACA termination attempt?
Arbitrary and capricious
What did the Line Item Veto Act violate according to the Supreme Court?
What did the Line Item Veto Act violate according to the Supreme Court?
Presentment Clause
How many Supreme Court justices did Trump successfully appoint?
How many Supreme Court justices did Trump successfully appoint?
Three
When was the War Powers Resolution enacted?
When was the War Powers Resolution enacted?
1973