All Flashcards
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.
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 was the impact of the War Powers Act?
Aimed to limit the President's power to deploy troops without Congressional approval.