Party Organisation in the US Congress (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What were the two crucial functions of congressional committees during the New Deal period?
What were the two crucial functions of congressional committees during the New Deal period?
Scrutinizing depts & developing bills
What did the seniority principle determine in Congress?
What did the seniority principle determine in Congress?
Committee chairpersons by longest service
What power did the House Ways and Means Committee hold during the 1930s?
What power did the House Ways and Means Committee hold during the 1930s?
Decided which committee received each bill
From what year did southern Democrats predominantly control the congressional committee system?
From what year did southern Democrats predominantly control the congressional committee system?
1933
Who chaired the House Judiciary Committee in 1937 and blocked anti-lynching legislation?
Who chaired the House Judiciary Committee in 1937 and blocked anti-lynching legislation?
Hatton Towers of Texas
How were most federal bills typically introduced to Congress?
How were most federal bills typically introduced to Congress?
Co-sponsored in both Senate and House
What vote was required for Congress to override a presidential veto?
What vote was required for Congress to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds roll-call vote
What could the US Supreme Court do to federal law even after it was passed?
What could the US Supreme Court do to federal law even after it was passed?
Declare it unconstitutional
What is a 'pocket veto' by the president?
What is a 'pocket veto' by the president?
No action after Congress has adjourned
At what stage could a committee chairperson effectively 'kill' a bill?
At what stage could a committee chairperson effectively 'kill' a bill?
By refusing to schedule hearings