Congress, the Supreme Court and the Constitution. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which three branches divide power under separation of powers?
Which three branches divide power under separation of powers?
Executive, legislative, judicial
What did Congress do when Trump sought border wall funding?
What did Congress do when Trump sought border wall funding?
Allocated less funding than requested
Why did the Supreme Court block Trump's DACA termination?
Why did the Supreme Court block Trump's DACA termination?
It was arbitrary and capricious
What factor affects how much resistance a President faces from the Supreme Court?
What factor affects how much resistance a President faces from the Supreme Court?
The Court's composition
Which branch holds ultimate legislative power?
Which branch holds ultimate legislative power?
Congress
When were Obama's gun control efforts blocked by Congress?
When were Obama's gun control efforts blocked by Congress?
After the 2010 midterm elections
What grounds does Congress use for impeachment?
What grounds does Congress use for impeachment?
High crimes and misdemeanours
What was the outcome of Trump's two impeachments?
What was the outcome of Trump's two impeachments?
Acquitted by Senate both times
What majority does the Senate need to convict in impeachment?
What majority does the Senate need to convict in impeachment?
Two-thirds majority
How do public approval ratings affect presidential power?
How do public approval ratings affect presidential power?
High ratings bolster persuasion ability
Which hurricane response helped Obama's 2012 re-election?
Which hurricane response helped Obama's 2012 re-election?
Hurricane Sandy
Which Senator challenged Biden, causing Build Back Better to fail?
Which Senator challenged Biden, causing Build Back Better to fail?
Senator Joe Manchin
What is the honeymoon period for a President?
What is the honeymoon period for a President?
First 100 days
What did Obama do during his lame duck period?
What did Obama do during his lame duck period?
Normalised relations with Cuba