2.5 (CHECKS ON THE PRESIDENCY)

Question 1

What is the War Powers Resolution? (1973)

Answer 1

1. The president can send troops into combat as needed
2. President must make Congress aware of what they’re doing within 48 hours.
3. After 60 days, if Congress believes troops are no longer needed, send them back home- or can do nothing (“leg. veto”)

Question 2

Who can be impeachment?

Answer 2

Can apply to any govt. official NOT in Congress.

Question 3

What are the two parts of a presidential impeachment process?

Answer 3

1. House of Reps. vote (majority).
2. Senate holds trial and votes whether or not to remove the Pres. (2/3 vote). (Johnson, Bill Clinton, Trump x2)

Question 4

What is absolute immunity?

Answer 4

From persecution: official acts within presidency. NO UNOFFICIAL ACTS. Applies to former presidents.

Question 5

Who can the president appoint?

Answer 5

1. Cabinet members
2. Ambassadors
3. Supreme Ct. Justices
4. Lower fed. Ct. judges
   (All appointments need a simple majority, can’t filibuster them).