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Question 1

Checks and balances

Answer 1

1. The only “supreme” branch is the people/ the constitution
2. President can veto bill passed by congress
3. Congress can override that veto sigh 2/3 vote of senate and house
4. Supreme Court can check congress by declaring the law unconstitutional

Question 2

Budget reform and impoundment control act

Answer 2

1. 1974
2. Modifies congress role in federal budget process
3. Goals strengthen and centralize congress budget authority reduce presidents authority
4. Moves fiscal year

Question 3

National security act 1947:

Answer 3

1. Reorganize military after World War Two
2. Merge army and navy to department of defense and create Air Force
3. Creates CIA and national security council to advise president

Question 4

Atomic energy act 1946:

Answer 4

1. Establishes atomic energy commission
2. Transferred atomic energy control from military to citizens
3. Banned transfer of nuclear technology to other countries

Question 5

War powers act 1973:

Answer 5

1. Federal law to check presidents power over military
2. Must notify congress 48 hours of non declared war troops in danger
3. Must end within 60 unless congress chooses to extend
4. Congress can pull out

Question 6

Arms control export act 1976:

Answer 6

1. President can’t sell more than 25 million dollars of arms

2. Violations reported to congress

Question 7

Boland amendments:

Answer 7

1. Amendment to war powers act

2. Prevent federal aid with military to overthrow government