https://openstax.org/details/books/american-government-3e
Use the Constitution to answer the following questions.
The Constitution requires a simple majority for some actions and a super-majority for others. When asked, explain what level of approval is required. If a supermajority is required, explain the threshold (e.g., 2/3, 3/5, 3/4, etc.).
- What bodies have the power to override a presidential veto?
- What margin is required to override a veto?
- Who has the ability to create treaties?
- What body has the power to ratify treaties?
- What margin is required to ratify treaties?
- What body has the power to impeach a governmental official?
- What body has the power to convict an official of impeachment charges?
- What margin is required to impeach? And convict?
- What body has the power to accept or reject the president’s nomination to the Supreme Court?
- What margin is required to seat a presidential nomination?