Constitutional Powers
What is the the act of removing a federal official from office?
impeachment
What crime have you committed if you have lied under oath?
Perjury
What is the tool the president uses to reject a bill?
veto
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congress
What month are presidential elections held in?
November
How many presidents have been impeached?
3
Andrew Johnson
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
What typically happens when one political party controls the presidency while the other political party controls congress?
Legislation slows down
When do presidents most often execute their executive powers?
During times of war or great national emergency
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US Constitution
what is the highest grossing movie of all time?
Avatar
How can an amendment of the constitution be made?
Amendments can be proposed by a ⅔ vote of both houses (House and senate) or by a special convention called by the legislatures of ⅔ of the states.
Which president got caught lying under oath and got into big big trouble?
Bill Clinton
How long does the president have to reject a bill?
10 days
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Presidential Ballot
what years was WWII?
1939-1945
How long does a copyright last?
the creators lifetime + 70 years.
Why can't the president use a line-item veto?
Because it was deemed unconstitutional.
name 4 of the 7 main roles the president has
1. Head of State
2. Chief executive
3.commander in chief
4. Chief diplomat
5. legislative leader
6. economic planner
7. Party leader
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Herbert Hoover
in simple terms what is the 13th amendment?
abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.
Congress used this broad interpretation of the commerce clause to enact this nation changing legislation in the 1960's.
Civil Rights Act 1964.
Name 2 ways how congress can can exercise executive oversight?
One way to exercise the power of oversight is to require executive agencies to report to congress.
Another way congress can practice oversight is to have a support agency look into and study a certain agency’s work.
Another way congress can limit the executive branch is through money
How can popularity affect the president's legislative power?
Congress is a representative body, they are supposed to represent the people, thus when a president is popular, the president’s proposals and policies will be better received by congress compared to if the public hold the president in low regard.
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Literacy Test
When did the US start sending American Troops into Vietnam during the Vietnam War?
1965