POlitics

• What is the term used to describe the strong power of the presidency in the US?

  The imperial presidency
• What does the term "imperial presidency" imply about the power of the president?

  It implies that the president's power is strong.
• Which article of the US Constitution relates to the powers of the president?

  Article 2
• What significant role does the president hold in foreign policy?

  The president is the Commander-in-chief.
• What action did President Obama take regarding Bin Laden without congressional approval?

  He sent drones to Afghanistan and killed Bin Laden.
• What does the War Powers Resolution require from the president?

  The president must notify Congress if military action lasts over 60 days.
• Who holds the "Power of the Purse" in the US government?

  The House of Representatives.
• Why do presidents often focus on foreign policies during the last period of their term?

  They are constrained by others like Congress and interest groups.
• What formal power allows the president to reject legislation?

  Veto
• Which legislation did Trump veto that was related to military actions in Iran?

  Iran War Powers Resolution
• What is the purpose of the bully pulpit in the context of the presidency?

  It allows the president to use persuasion and soft power.
• What is required for Congress to overturn a presidential veto?

  A supermajority (⅔ of Congress).
• How did Congress respond to Trump's veto on the National Defense Authorization Act in 2021?

  Congress overturned the veto.
• According to the founding fathers, which branch of government was seen as superior?

  Congress
• What is the principle of Checks and Balances in the US government?

  It ensures that power is shared among the three branches of government.
• How can presidents extend their legacy through the Supreme Court?

  By appointing judicial nominees.
• What was the outcome of Trump's judicial nominations in relation to abortion rights?

  Three judges voted against abortion rights in Dobbs v. Jackson (2022).
• What is the role of amicus curiae in the judicial process?


  To exert influence on judicial verdicts.
• What happened to Merrick Garland's judicial nomination by Obama?

  It was refused confirmation by Mitch McConnell.
• What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison in relation to executive orders?

  It established judicial review over executive orders.
• What amendment was cited in blocking Trump's Travel Ban?

  The 5th amendment
• What does life tenure for SCOTUS judges imply?

  They are protected and not required to follow the ideologies of the president.
• How did Amy Coney Barrett's vote in Dobbs v. Jackson (2022) differ from expectations?

  She voted for abortion rights, contrary to expectations.
• What are the characteristics of Biden's presidency as of 2021?

  • Bifurcated Presidency: domestically weak, internationally strong
  • Signed more than 60 executive actions in first 100 days
  • Reversed 24 Trump policies
  • Willing to work with political rivals
• What are the key aspects of Trump's presidency from 2017 to 2021?

  • Hawkish Pragmatism: aggressive foreign policy
  • Imposed a Travel Ban on Muslim countries
  • Authorized an airstrike on Iran
  • Vetoed the Iran War Powers resolution
  • Totaled the most executive staffing changes