All of the Following Are Presidential Checks on Congress EXCEPT

question 35

Multiple Choice

All of the following are presidential checks on Congress EXCEPT

• A)presidents can circumvent Congress by calling a constitutional convention.
• B)presidents can call a special session of Congress.
• C)the vice president presides over and casts tie-breaking votes in the Senate.
• D)presidents have great discretion over how laws are interpreted and carried out.

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Definitions:

Deemed Reasonable

Considered or judged to be fair, appropriate, or within acceptable limits according to prevailing standards or circumstances.

Act of Omission

A failure to perform an act or duty that one is obligated to do by law or promise.

Tax Return

A form filed with a government body, reporting income, expenses, and other pertinent tax information, used to calculate tax liability.

Mens Rea

A legal principle referring to the state of mind of a person who commits a crime, indicating intent or knowledge of wrongfulness.