Politics of the United States Questions
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In what order (first three) is the officials that would inherit the office after a President dies?
(Vocab)the power to reduce the length of a sentence or fine for a crime
What leadership does the Speaker and President pro Tempore act as?
By how much of a vote can the Senate approve a treaty before it can become effective?
(Vocab)the exclusive power of a President to legally recognize (establish formal diplomatic relations with) foreign states
Who put America back on its feet after the Great Depression?
What did the Constitution originally say about the term limit for the presidency?
(Vocab)a formal agreement between two or more sovereign states
(Vocab)an unwelcome person; used to describe recalled diplomatic officials
(Vocab)Article II of the Constitution. Establishes the presidency and gives the executive power of the Federal Government to the President
What Judicial Power is this:mercy or leniency granted to an offender by a chief executive
Which Diplomatic Power is this: CHOICES: Treaty, Executive Agreements, or Recognition Power.When the President receives the diplomatic representatives of another sovereign state, the President exercises this. That is, the chief executive, acting for the US, acknowledges the legal existence of that country and its government.
Congress has not declared war since when?
(Vocab) mercy or leniency granted to an offender by a chief executive
(Vocab)directive, rule, or regulation issued by a chief executive or subordinates, based upon constitutional or statutory authority and having the force of law
(Vocab)a pact made by the President directly with the head of a foreign state; a binding international agreement with the force of law but which (unlike a treaty) does not require Senate consent
(Vocab)The term paints a picture of the President as a strong-willed emperor, taking various actions without consulting Congress or seeking its approval-sometimes acting in secrecy to evade or even deceive Congress.
What Judicial Power is this:an official postponement of the execution of a sentence
Which Diplomatic Power is this: CHOICES: Treaty, Executive Agreements, or Recognition Power.Once the Senate has given its consent, the President ratifies this by the exchange of formal notifications with the other party or parties to the agreement.
Which president broke the tradition of a two-term limit by seeking and winning a third term in 1940?