powers of congress Flashcards
1
Q
Example of a presidential veto that was overturned?
A
2007 Water Resources Development bill
2
Q
How many of Obama’s presidential vetoes were overridden?
A
1 of 12
3
Q
Where does the constitution include impeaching and removing pub officials?
A
Article 2, section 4
4
Q
Examples of attempted impeachment
A
Trump, Clinton twice for perjury and obstruction of justice
5
Q
Name of an impeached judge
A
2010 Thomas Porteous as a federal judge
6
Q
Where does the constitution include overseeing executive branch?
A
Article 1, section 8
7
Q
Importance of committees in overseeing executive branch?
A
600 investigative hearings under Bush
