Debates on the Role of Congress (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What percentage has public approval of Congress remained at for over a decade?
What percentage has public approval of Congress remained at for over a decade?
Approximately 20%
How many senators must vote for cloture to end a filibuster on a legislative bill?
How many senators must vote for cloture to end a filibuster on a legislative bill?
At least 60 senators
What percentage of all bills introduced in Congress become law currently?
What percentage of all bills introduced in Congress become law currently?
Only 2-3%
What were the Senate vote results for the First Step Act 2018?
What were the Senate vote results for the First Step Act 2018?
87-12
Which president is the only one in US history to be impeached twice?
Which president is the only one in US history to be impeached twice?
Donald Trump
By what percentage were congressional support staff cut between 1975 and 2015?
By what percentage were congressional support staff cut between 1975 and 2015?
45%
How long did the 2018-19 government shutdown during Trump's administration last?
How long did the 2018-19 government shutdown during Trump's administration last?
35 days
When is congressional oversight of the executive generally stronger?
When is congressional oversight of the executive generally stronger?
During divided government
Which chamber must all tax bills start in according to the Constitution?
Which chamber must all tax bills start in according to the Constitution?
The House of Representatives
What is the historical record of impeachment removing a sitting president from office?
What is the historical record of impeachment removing a sitting president from office?
Never successfully removed one