Congress

Is congress still powerfull?

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How many presidential vetoes has Congress overriden?
110
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How many presidents have been impeached by Congress?
3
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Can Congress still declare war?
Yes
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The President does not need Congress for all legislation and money related policies?
False
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Can the President circumvent Congress through executive orders and recess appointments?
Yes
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Has Congress become more partisan?
Yes
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What is the % of white congressmen/women?
85
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Can Congress initiate legislatation?
Yes
8 of 10
Does the president need to ask Congress's permission to use the troops?
Yes
9 of 10
Can Congress set the political agenda?
Yes
10 of 10

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How many presidents have been impeached by Congress?

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The President does not need Congress for all legislation and money related policies?

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Comments

Richie Jackson

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there is an error only two presidents have been impeached Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. Nixon resigned before he was impeached.

Jacob Hannis

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^^^ This what I thought, I was quite offended.

There have also been plenty of examples of President's using troops without congressional permission, even though they aren't supposed to.

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