The distribution of powers within Congress (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What majority does the Senate need to ratify treaties?
What majority does the Senate need to ratify treaties?
Two-thirds majority
Which chamber has the exclusive power to initiate money bills?
Which chamber has the exclusive power to initiate money bills?
House of Representatives only
When did Congress last formally declare war?
When did Congress last formally declare war?
1941
In what year was Gerald Ford confirmed as Vice President?
In what year was Gerald Ford confirmed as Vice President?
1973
What majority is needed in both houses to override a presidential veto?
What majority is needed in both houses to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds majority
What majority is required in each house to initiate constitutional amendments?
What majority is required in each house to initiate constitutional amendments?
Two-thirds majority
Which chamber tries cases of impeachment to determine guilt?
Which chamber tries cases of impeachment to determine guilt?
Senate
How many times has the House used its power of impeachment?
How many times has the House used its power of impeachment?
19 times
When did the Senate reject Robert Bork for the Supreme Court?
When did the Senate reject Robert Bork for the Supreme Court?
1987
Which article grants Congress the exclusive power to declare war?
Which article grants Congress the exclusive power to declare war?
Article I, Section 8
When did Congress pass the USMCA, replacing NAFTA?
When did Congress pass the USMCA, replacing NAFTA?
2020
When did the Senate ratify the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)?
When did the Senate ratify the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)?
2010
When was Antony Blinken confirmed as Secretary of State?
When was Antony Blinken confirmed as Secretary of State?
January 2021