Structure, Role, and Powers (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How many senators serve in the US Senate?
How many senators serve in the US Senate?
100
What is the length of a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
What is the length of a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
What did the Connecticut Compromise establish?
What did the Connecticut Compromise establish?
A bicameral Congress structure
What majority is needed in both chambers to override a presidential veto?
What majority is needed in both chambers to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds majority
Which chamber has the exclusive power to ratify treaties?
Which chamber has the exclusive power to ratify treaties?
Senate
At which stage do most bills that fail to become law get rejected?
At which stage do most bills that fail to become law get rejected?
Committee stage
Which chamber has the sole power to impeach a public official?
Which chamber has the sole power to impeach a public official?
House of Representatives only
What is the purpose of a conference committee?
What is the purpose of a conference committee?
To reconcile House & Senate bill versions
What is the minimum age requirement to serve as a US senator?
What is the minimum age requirement to serve as a US senator?
30 years old
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main roles of Congress?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main roles of Congress?
Enforcing federal laws