Significance and effectiveness of the powers outlined in the Constitution (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which Act did Congress pass during the COVID-19 pandemic as an example of bipartisan success?
Which Act did Congress pass during the COVID-19 pandemic as an example of bipartisan success?
CARES Act
How many bills did the 2023 Congress pass despite holding over 700 votes?
How many bills did the 2023 Congress pass despite holding over 700 votes?
27 bills
How many votes are required for a cloture motion to end a Senate filibuster?
How many votes are required for a cloture motion to end a Senate filibuster?
60 votes
What role do standing committees play in Congress's legislative function?
What role do standing committees play in Congress's legislative function?
Scrutinise bills with specialists
Who led the 2016 sit-in that highlighted challenges in passing gun control legislation?
Who led the 2016 sit-in that highlighted challenges in passing gun control legislation?
John Lewis
What percentage of the 188th Congress is female?
What percentage of the 188th Congress is female?
28%
How many members does the Congressional Black Caucus have?
How many members does the Congressional Black Caucus have?
60 members
In what year did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez win her Congressional seat through local mobilisation?
In what year did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez win her Congressional seat through local mobilisation?
2018
What effect does gerrymandering have on Congressional seats?
What effect does gerrymandering have on Congressional seats?
Creates safe seats
How does money in campaigns negatively affect Congressional representation?
How does money in campaigns negatively affect Congressional representation?
Excludes potential candidates
In what year did the House impeach President Trump?
In what year did the House impeach President Trump?
2019
Which Act did Congress pass by overriding President Obama's veto?
Which Act did Congress pass by overriding President Obama's veto?
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism
Why were the Benghazi hearings criticised as an example of ineffective oversight?
Why were the Benghazi hearings criticised as an example of ineffective oversight?
Politicised & targeted Clinton