In what sense is the veto a qualified negative power?
a. The veto has a negative effect on the ability of Congress to conduct its business as qualified by the Constitution.
b. Congress can negate the president's legislative agenda by refusing to qualify his or her proposals as ripe for consideration, something that is akin to a legislative veto.
c. The president can veto negative or harmful legislation before it qualifies for review by the Supreme Court.
d. The president can negate legislation passed by Congress, but this power is qualified by Congress's ability to override the president's veto.
Question -2-Which of the following did the president justify by claiming that he was exercising an inherent presidential power, despite the fact that it is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution?
a. the Louisiana Purchase
b. the State of the Union Address
c. the Wars Powers Resolution
d. declarations of war against Germany and Japan during World War II
Question -3-What has to happen in Congress in order for the president to be impeached and removed from office?
a. The House must impeach the president by a simple majority; the Supreme Court must convict with a two-thirds vote.
b. The Senate must impeach the president by a simple majority; the House must convict with a two-thirds vote.
c. The House must impeach the president by a simple majority; the Senate must convict with a two-thirds majority.
d. The Supreme Court must impeach the president with a simple majority; the chief justice presides over a Senate trial that must convict with a two-thirds majority.
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