Compare the UK and US legislative branches (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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House of Commons power to remove govt
House of Commons power to remove govt
Vote of no confidence
House of Reps exclusive legislative power
House of Reps exclusive legislative power
Revenue bills
House of Reps power over President/officials
House of Reps power over President/officials
Impeach federal officials
House of Representatives election frequency
House of Representatives election frequency
Every two years
House of Commons risk under strong majority
House of Commons risk under strong majority
Elective dictatorship
House of Reps issue when parties split control
House of Reps issue when parties split control
Legislative gridlock
House of Lords primary role
House of Lords primary role
Revising chamber - scrutinizes & amends bills
House of Lords power limit on legislation
House of Lords power limit on legislation
Can delay but not ultimately block
Senate tactic to delay/block legislation
Senate tactic to delay/block legislation
Filibuster
Senate power over presidential appointments
Senate power over presidential appointments
Confirms SC justices, judges & cabinet members
Senate power over international agreements
Senate power over international agreements
Ratifies treaties
US Senate term length
US Senate term length
Six years
House of Lords main weakness
House of Lords main weakness
Lacks democratic legitimacy (unelected)
Votes needed to end Senate filibuster
Votes needed to end Senate filibuster
60 votes
Salisbury Convention effect on House of Lords
Salisbury Convention effect on House of Lords
Limits legislative power vs House of Commons