The imperial presidency. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is the 'imperial presidency'?
What is the 'imperial presidency'?
President exceeding constitutional limits
What is a key feature of executive orders?
What is a key feature of executive orders?
They have force of law without Congress
How do executive agreements differ from treaties?
How do executive agreements differ from treaties?
They don't require Senate ratification
What function do signing statements serve?
What function do signing statements serve?
Similar to a line-item veto
How much was spent using Bush's AUMF over a decade?
How much was spent using Bush's AUMF over a decade?
$1.6 trillion
What prompted Obama to issue the DACA executive order?
What prompted Obama to issue the DACA executive order?
The DREAM Act failed to pass
When did Trump declare a national emergency for wall funding?
When did Trump declare a national emergency for wall funding?
2019
When did Biden order airstrikes in Syria?
When did Biden order airstrikes in Syria?
Early 2021
What does the 'imperilled presidency' theory emphasise?
What does the 'imperilled presidency' theory emphasise?
Presidents face significant constraints
When did Bush's Social Security reform plan fail?
When did Bush's Social Security reform plan fail?
2005
How many miles of border wall were built under Trump?
How many miles of border wall were built under Trump?
458 miles
What amount in student loans did Biden attempt to write off?
What amount in student loans did Biden attempt to write off?
$400 billion