Factors Influencing Congress-Presidency Relations (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What majority is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?
What majority is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?
Two-thirds majority in both chambers
What can the President issue to bypass Congress when there is legislative gridlock?
What can the President issue to bypass Congress when there is legislative gridlock?
Executive orders
Which 2021 legislation did Biden successfully pass under unified government?
Which 2021 legislation did Biden successfully pass under unified government?
American Rescue Plan
What major healthcare legislation did Trump fail to repeal during his administration?
What major healthcare legislation did Trump fail to repeal during his administration?
Affordable Care Act
How does a President's high approval rating affect relations with Congress?
How does a President's high approval rating affect relations with Congress?
Makes it easier to persuade Congress
What was the impact of the 2018 midterm elections on Trump's presidency?
What was the impact of the 2018 midterm elections on Trump's presidency?
Democrats gained House, constraining Trump
Which congressional leader played a key role during Trump and Biden administrations?
Which congressional leader played a key role during Trump and Biden administrations?
Nancy Pelosi
Which committee has substantial leverage over judicial appointments?
Which committee has substantial leverage over judicial appointments?
Senate Judiciary Committee
Which Act was passed quickly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Which Act was passed quickly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic?
CARES Act
Whose Supreme Court nomination was refused a hearing by the Republican Senate?
Whose Supreme Court nomination was refused a hearing by the Republican Senate?
Merrick Garland
Which action demonstrates the President's foreign policy autonomy bypassing Congress?
Which action demonstrates the President's foreign policy autonomy bypassing Congress?
Trump's assassination of Qassem Soleimani
How many times was Trump impeached by Congress?
How many times was Trump impeached by Congress?
Two times