The role and power of the president in foreign policy. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which constitutional provision grants the President supreme command over U.S. military forces?
Which constitutional provision grants the President supreme command over U.S. military forces?
Article II, Section 2
What Senate majority is required to ratify treaties negotiated by the President?
What Senate majority is required to ratify treaties negotiated by the President?
Two-thirds majority
Who was appointed as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations in 2017 under President Trump?
Who was appointed as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations in 2017 under President Trump?
Nikki Haley
Under which Article can the President receive ambassadors and foreign officials?
Under which Article can the President receive ambassadors and foreign officials?
Article II, Section 3
In what year was the Iran Nuclear Deal made as an executive agreement?
In what year was the Iran Nuclear Deal made as an executive agreement?
2015
How many hours does the President have to notify Congress after committing armed forces to action?
How many hours does the President have to notify Congress after committing armed forces to action?
48 hours
How long can the President deploy forces without congressional approval under the War Powers Resolution?
How long can the President deploy forces without congressional approval under the War Powers Resolution?
60 days
In what year was the Patriot Act passed, expanding surveillance powers?
In what year was the Patriot Act passed, expanding surveillance powers?
2001
In what year did Congress attempt to defund the Iraq War as public opinion turned against it?
In what year did Congress attempt to defund the Iraq War as public opinion turned against it?
2006
What required Obama to submit the Iran Nuclear Deal details to Congress for review?
What required Obama to submit the Iran Nuclear Deal details to Congress for review?
Iran Nuclear Deal Review Act (2015)
Which midterm election saw Democrats gain control of Congress due to Iraq War dissatisfaction?
Which midterm election saw Democrats gain control of Congress due to Iraq War dissatisfaction?
2006 midterms
In what year was Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan widely criticised?
In what year was Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan widely criticised?
2021