Asked by RAHUL SINGH on Sep 27, 2024

Congress

A) can terminate a state of emergency declared by the president only with a joint resolution of the two houses.
B) can terminate a state of emergency only by impeaching the president.
C) can terminate a state of emergency only by convening an "emergency committee" composed of the Speaker of the House,the majority leader of the Senate,and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,as described in Article I of the Constitution.
D) cannot terminate a state of emergency declared by the president.

State of Emergency

A governmental declaration that temporarily enhances powers to the executive branch to manage emergencies or disasters.

Joint Resolution

A legislative measure passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, which, upon presidential approval, has the force of law.

Impeaching

The process by which a legislative body formally levels charges against a high official of government, implying misconduct or dereliction of duty.

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