Checks by the President on congress Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

what is Madisons view on checks?

A

‘Ambition must be made to counteract ambition’

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

How does the presidents power to prevent the actions of congress guard against popular democracy?

A

prevents the people electing representatives who act in self interest rather than interests of the whole nation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

suggest legislation

A

the president is directly elected and they campaign using their policies .
however the president has no legislative power but the constitution allows them to suggest legislation at their annual state of union address

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

sign or veto legislation

A

sign - becomes law
veto - sent back to congress to be amended and voted for again

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

how is the power to veto threatening to congress

A

the threat alone can be enough to prevent congress passing a bill

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

how many times did Bush and Obama use their veto?

A

12 times

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

commander in chief of the armed forces

A

president decides on the stationing and movement of troops and the use of military weapons.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

example of Obama using the power of being Commander in Chief of the Armed forces

A

when Obama sought approval from congress for action in Syria , he stated “I believe I have the authority to carry out this military action without specific congressional authorisation”.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly