19.2 - Formal Powers - Approve Legislation Flashcards
Chapter 19.2 - US Presidency - Formal sources of presidential power - Approving legislation
formal sources of presidential power - approving legislation
What are a president’s 3 different options when a bill arrives at his desk?
- Sign the bill
- Veto the bill
- Take no action
What did Biden sign into law 7 weeks into his presidency?
The American Rescue Plan Act
What was the American Rescue Plan act, which Biden signed into law 7 weeks into his presidency?
A $1.9 trillion economic stimulus plan designed to combat the pandemic and begin repairing the nation’s frayed social safety net
What significant bill did Biden sign into law in November 2021?
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
How much money was in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021?
$1.2 trillion
When did Joe Biden sign the Chips and Science Act into law?
9th August 2022
How much of the $280 billion in the 2022 Chips and Science Act was committed to developing the semi-conductor industry to compete with China?
$52 billion
What was Obama’s significant piece of legislation?
The Patient Protection and Affordable and Care Act 2010 (Obamacare)
When did the Inflation Reduction Act become law?
August 2022
What did Joe Biden say about the Inflation Reduction Act, an act which is America’s largest ever commitment to combating climate change?
The new law is ‘not just about today, its about tomorrow’
What significant piece of legislation was signed into law by Trump on the 22nd December 2017?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017
What act did Biden sign into law which protected same-sex marriage?
The Respect for Marriage Act
Why must a president be wary of using his veto too often?
He is reliant on congress to get his own legislative agenda through
How many times did Trump use the veto power?
10 times
