Dominant Ideologies

    Cards (24)

    • What powers do the executives of the US and UK hold?
      They have tremendous abilities and powers
    • What is one ability of the US President?
      To become the commander in chief of the military
    • What is one ability of the UK Prime Minister?
      To appoint members of the cabinet
    • How does the length of time in office differ between the US President and the UK Prime Minister?
      The President has term limits, while the Prime Minister does not
    • How many terms can a US President serve?
      Two terms
    • Who was the only US President to serve more than two terms?
      Franklin D. Roosevelt
    • What amendment limits US Presidents to two terms?
      The 22nd amendment
    • Who holds the record for the longest term as UK Prime Minister?
      Robert Walpole
    • What was the shortest term for a UK Prime Minister?
      49 days
    • How does the power of the US President to appoint cabinet members differ from that of the UK Prime Minister?
      The US President's appointments must be confirmed by the Senate
    • Who holds the record for the most cabinet nominees rejected by the Senate?
      John Tyler
    • What is the veto power of the US President?
      To prevent a bill from being passed
    • How can Congress override a presidential veto?
      By a two-thirds vote in both chambers
    • How many vetoes did Franklin D. Roosevelt issue?
      635 vetoes
    • What is required for a parliamentary bill to become law in the UK?
      Royal Assent from the Monarch
    • What is the purpose of the UK’s uncodified constitution?
      To allow flexibility and adjustment to changes
    • What type of constitution does the US have?
      A codified constitution
    • How many amendments have been successfully passed in the US Constitution?
      27 amendments
    • What was the 13th amendment proposed by Abraham Lincoln about?
      Abolishment of slavery, except for punishment
    • How do some Americans view their constitutional rights compared to the UK’s constitution?
      They see their rights as freeing, while others prefer UK's flexibility
    • What is a significant limitation on the US President's power?
      Many decisions fall to Congress and the Senate
    • How does the lack of a codified constitution affect the UK Prime Minister's power?
      It allows more freedom to act within their rights
    • What are the key differences between the powers of the US President and the UK Prime Minister?
      • US President has term limits; UK Prime Minister does not
      • US President's cabinet appointments require Senate confirmation; UK Prime Minister's do not
      • US President can veto bills; UK Prime Minister needs Monarch's consent
      • US has a codified constitution; UK has an uncodified constitution
    • What are the strengths and weaknesses of the US and UK constitutional systems?
      Strengths of US:
      • Clear rights for citizens
      • Codified structure

      Weaknesses of US:
      • Rigid and may become outdated

      Strengths of UK:
      • Flexible and adaptable
      • Can respond to social changes

      Weaknesses of UK:
      • Lack of clear rights may lead to ambiguity