Legislative (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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After first reading, where is a bill sent?
After first reading, where is a bill sent?
Standing committee
What does it mean when a committee 'pigeonholes' a bill?
What does it mean when a committee 'pigeonholes' a bill?
It is set aside and not considered
Which body determines if bills reach the House floor for debate?
Which body determines if bills reach the House floor for debate?
House Rules Committee
How are bills scheduled in the Senate?
How are bills scheduled in the Senate?
Through unanimous consent agreements
How many senators must approve a cloture motion to end a filibuster?
How many senators must approve a cloture motion to end a filibuster?
60 senators
Which bill was filibustered in 2021?
Which bill was filibustered in 2021?
Freedom to Vote Act
What percentage of bills require a conference committee?
What percentage of bills require a conference committee?
10%
How many congressional days can the President wait before a bill becomes law automatically?
How many congressional days can the President wait before a bill becomes law automatically?
10 days
What is a 'pocket veto'?
What is a 'pocket veto'?
Bill fails when Congress adjourns in 10 days
What majority is needed to override a presidential veto?
What majority is needed to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds majority in both chambers
What percentage of bills introduced in Congress fail to become law?
What percentage of bills introduced in Congress fail to become law?
99%
How many laws did the 116th Congress pass?
How many laws did the 116th Congress pass?
269 laws