Legislative (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Which chambers must pass same bill version?
Which chambers must pass same bill version?
Both House and Senate
What is 'pigeonholing' a bill?
What is 'pigeonholing' a bill?
Setting bill aside, not considering it further
What does House Rules Committee determine?
What does House Rules Committee determine?
If bill reaches floor & debate time/rules
How are bills scheduled in Senate?
How are bills scheduled in Senate?
Unanimous consent agreements between leaders
What is a filibuster?
What is a filibuster?
Unlimited debate to block/delay Senate bills
How many senators needed for cloture?
How many senators needed for cloture?
60 senators
What % of bills need conference committee?
What % of bills need conference committee?
10%
Days until unsigned bill becomes law?
Days until unsigned bill becomes law?
10 congressional days
What is a pocket veto?
What is a pocket veto?
Bill fails if Congress adjourns during 10-day period
Majority needed to override veto?
Majority needed to override veto?
Two-thirds in both chambers
What % of bills fail to become law?
What % of bills fail to become law?
99%
Laws passed by 116th Congress?
Laws passed by 116th Congress?
269 (fewest since 1970s)
Bills passed in 2023?
Bills passed in 2023?
27 bills
2021 filibustered voting bill example?
2021 filibustered voting bill example?
Freedom to Vote Act
COVID-19 bipartisan act example?
COVID-19 bipartisan act example?
CARES Act