Branches of Government
Which congressional action serves as a check on the president's power to wage war?
Which act allows Congress to limit presidential military action?
What is known as an unofficial presidential tool used when Congress adjourns without acting on a bill?
What role do political parties play in checking presidential power within government institutions?
What mechanism do individual citizens possess to limit presidential powers directly through legal means?
Which historical event led to the significant expansion of presidential powers, in a way that still impacts executive authority today?
Which action can Congress take to effectively check the power of a President attempting to deploy troops without congressional approval?
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What executive power can be checked by Senate approval?
What were some implications for presidential authority following Franklin D Roosevelt's unprecedented four-term tenure?
Who has the power to impeach the President of the United States?