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How many presidents in us history have had a lame duck congress?
25
What does the expression 'lame duck' mean?
The term lame duck refers to somebody weak. For example, when an elected official's successor has already been elected, but has not taken office. It is also occasionally used to disparage a politician who will not serve again, such as a US president near the end of his second term.A lame duck session is a session of an officials whose successors have already been elected (but not inaugurated).The original use of the term lame duck referred to brokers who defaulted on their debts. The term is still used in this financial context in Europe.The term lame duck usually is very commonly heard at the end of the second term of a US President (since he can't get re-elected for the third time in a row). As the name suggests, a lame duck cannot make strong decisions.Actually the term lame duck means that they are able to make stronger decisons that are not based on being reelected.If you're playing howrse, please see the Related Question.
Current US president in December 2008?
George W. Bush was president in December 2008. He was in his "lame duck" stage.
What philosopher influenced the US government?
Once upon a time there was a duck. This duck could both read and write. Then he died. The duck's mother was so upset that she wrote the US Constitution as memoir of her pain and suffering. Then everyone got scoliosis. The end.
Can the current US president suspend the sworn in inogoration of the next president even if already elected be president in the lame duck time?
No. The president-elect becomes president at 12 (noon) regardless of circumstances.
What does the third amendment tell us about quartering soldiers?
The 3rd amendment was meant to protect citizens from the government. Back then, quartering soldiers meant that the government wanted to keep a close eye on you, so you don't challenge the government. It is important for us to keep our freedom.
Which are the three main organs of the government?
I think you meant branches of government. If so, it's judicial, legislative and executive.
How can you the people off the US get marijuana legalized?
By getting off our asses and telling the government we've had enough of there absurd laws meant "to look after us".
What is government fund?
Government funding is when the government funds a cause, charity, business, or product that is meant to help the general public. Government funding has gone to hundreds of people in the past 5 years alone in the US.
Where can us penguins see the old catologs on clubpenguin?
Lame-O!
Why was Herbert Hoover unpopular in the US?
because he believed in laissez-faire which meant that the government doesnt interfere with public affairs
How many governers are there in the US?
Legislative, Executive and Judiciary. I think you meant the branches of the government
