UK and US: The extent to which each of the Houses are equal. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How often are general elections held for the UK House of Commons?
How often are general elections held for the UK House of Commons?
Every five years
What exclusive financial power does the UK House of Commons have?
What exclusive financial power does the UK House of Commons have?
Control over money bills
To whom are the UK Prime Minister and Cabinet directly accountable?
To whom are the UK Prime Minister and Cabinet directly accountable?
The House of Commons
How are members of the UK House of Lords selected?
How are members of the UK House of Lords selected?
They are appointed
How long can the UK House of Lords delay legislation (except money bills)?
How long can the UK House of Lords delay legislation (except money bills)?
Up to a year
When did the UK House of Lords lose its judicial role?
When did the UK House of Lords lose its judicial role?
2009
How often are members of the US House of Representatives elected?
How often are members of the US House of Representatives elected?
Every two years
Which chamber has the sole power to impeach federal officials in the US?
Which chamber has the sole power to impeach federal officials in the US?
The House of Representatives
How often are US Senators elected?
How often are US Senators elected?
Every six years
How many Senators are needed to end a filibuster in the US Senate?
How many Senators are needed to end a filibuster in the US Senate?
60 out of 100
What exclusive power does the US Senate have over presidential actions?
What exclusive power does the US Senate have over presidential actions?
Confirm appointments & ratify treaties
How do the UK and US bicameral systems differ in power balance?
How do the UK and US bicameral systems differ in power balance?
UK has imbalance; US is co-equal