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What was the impact of the War Powers Act?
Aimed to limit the President's power to deploy troops without Congressional approval.
What are the differences between treaties and executive agreements?
Treaties: require Senate approval, formal | Executive Agreements: no Senate approval, informal
What are the differences between a veto and a pocket veto?
Veto: Bill returned to Congress | Pocket Veto: Bill dies if Congress adjourns.
What are the differences between formal and informal presidential powers?
Formal: Vetoes, treaties | Informal: Executive orders, executive agreements
What is the role of the President in foreign policy?
Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, negotiates treaties/agreements.
What role does Congress play in presidential war powers?
Declares war, controls war funding, War Powers Act oversight.
What is the Senate's role in treaties?
Must ratify treaties with a 2/3 majority for them to take effect.