Executive Power

Topic 101

100

Explain how presidents started wars despite the Constitution delegating Congress as the only actor with the power to declare war

by calling it 'military operations'

200

Without looking at your packet (if you do I'm taking 500 points away), what is the exact wording of the resolution

The United States should eliminate the President's authority to deploy military forces abroad without Congressional approval. 

300

Name 5 countries Trump has engaged in military operations

Iran, Venezuela, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Gaza, Nigeria, Caribbean states

400

What do PMCs stand for

Private Military Corporations

500

Explain how Midterms Con Contention solves Pro Endless War

Dems win Midterms, and pass the plan, but only if the plan doesnt happen now so Republicans dont look good. 

Topic History

100

What is the 1973 act called that limited executive military powers. 

War Powers Resolution Act 1973

200

What is the specific requirements of the 1973 bill that restricted executive powers

notify congress 48 hours before authorization of force

seek congressional approval after 60 days of congress to reauthorize the use of force. 

300

what war led to the 1973 act that limited executive power

Vietnam, Korea

400

What is the AUMF

Optional *** What event led to its passage

Authorization of the use of Military Force

500

What was the First War Powers Act

1941, let the executive 

3 Branches

100

What are the two chambers in Congress called. 

House of Representatives & Senate

200

How many Congressional seats are there

535

300

Which branch of government does the Pentagon fall under

Executive

400

What is the name of the executive agency that is in charge of supervising the US military

Department of Defense (war)

500

True or false, the Supreme Court can rule on Foreign Affairs and restrict the president's authorization of force

False

Constitution

100

Who has the power to declare war

Congress

200

What do we call the president when he is in charge of the military?

Commander in Chief

300

What must usually happen before the President can send troops somewhere?

Congress must declare war.

400

When was the last time Congress declared a war?

World War II (December 8, 1941)

500

True False, constitution gives the president 'emergency powers'

False. The National Emergencies Act of 1971. 

PF 101 + Random

100

What is the 3rd speech

PR

200

How long are all the speeches and cross fires combined. 

35 minutes

300

Last cross is called...

Grand Cross

400

What was the first topic on our first class

Brexit

500

What is encryption

secure comms