Interpretations and debates around Congress (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which significant piece of legislation did the 116th Congress pass during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Which significant piece of legislation did the 116th Congress pass during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The CARES Act
What can standing committees in Congress NOT do?
What can standing committees in Congress NOT do?
Legislate independently
How has gerrymandering affected congressional elections?
How has gerrymandering affected congressional elections?
Created safe seats reducing competition
Does Congress fully reflect the demographic makeup of the US population?
Does Congress fully reflect the demographic makeup of the US population?
No, despite becoming more diverse
Through which methods does Congress primarily carry out oversight of the executive branch?
Through which methods does Congress primarily carry out oversight of the executive branch?
Investigations, hearings & confirmations
How does congressional oversight differ in unified versus divided government?
How does congressional oversight differ in unified versus divided government?
Less rigorous in unified government
What does the 'power of the purse' allow Congress to do?
What does the 'power of the purse' allow Congress to do?
Fund or defund government programmes
What majority does the Senate require to ratify treaties negotiated by the President?
What majority does the Senate require to ratify treaties negotiated by the President?
Two-thirds majority
How does the President often enact foreign policy without requiring congressional approval?
How does the President often enact foreign policy without requiring congressional approval?
Through executive orders & agreements
What is the primary role of the House Rules Committee?
What is the primary role of the House Rules Committee?
Controls flow of legislation to floor