Lesson 3A.6.3
3A.6.3 UK and US legislatures compared Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Politics, Unit 3
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Lesson 3A.6.3, UK and US legislatures compared: 20 multiple choice questions for the Pearson Edexcel Politics (9PL0), Unit 3: Comparative Politics: Government and Politics of the USA, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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What term describes a legislature consisting of two distinct chambers, such as Congress?
- Unicameral
- Bicameral
- Presidential
- Federal
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Which two chambers make up the UK Parliament?
- Assembly and Council
- Congress and Senate
- House and Senate
- Commons and Lords
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Which official is elected to preside over the US House of Representatives?
- Speaker of the House
- President pro tempore
- Majority Whip
- Senate Majority Leader
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What is the primary role of departmental select committees in the House of Commons?
- Scrutinising government departments
- Drafting speeches
- Filibustering legislation
- Confirming judicial appointments
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How many members does the US House of Representatives have?
- 650
- 435
- 100
- 538
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How long is a full term of office for a US Senator?
- Six years
- Four years
- Five years
- Two years
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Which UK legislative chamber holds ultimate authority over money bills?
- Privy Council
- House of Lords
- House of Commons
- Supreme Court
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How do members of the US Senate gain their seats, unlike the House of Lords?
- Prime ministerial appointment
- Direct election
- Hereditary succession
- Executive nomination
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Which principle keeps the US President separate from holding a seat in Congress?
- Collective responsibility
- Separation of powers
- Fusion of powers
- Parliamentary sovereignty
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Where must UK government cabinet ministers sit, unlike US cabinet secretaries?
- In Parliament
- In local councils
- In civil service
- In the judiciary
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Which exclusive power is held by the US Senate but not the House of Representatives?
- Ratifying treaties
- Electing the Speaker
- Impeaching officials
- Initiating money bills
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Which power belongs exclusively to the US House of Representatives rather than the Senate?
- Trying impeachment cases
- Originating revenue bills
- Ratifying international treaties
- Confirming cabinet appointments
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Which constitutional arrangement links the UK executive directly to the legislature?
- Fusion of powers
- Federal devolution
- Separation of powers
- Divided government
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What is the primary democratic criticism of the UK House of Lords?
- Uncontrolled spending powers
- Lack of expertise
- Excessive veto power
- Unelected membership
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Which feature of the US Senate protects smaller states' interests in federal lawmaking?
- Equal state representation
- Proportional representation
- Executive appointment
- Population-based seats
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How many votes are required in the US Senate to invoke cloture and end a filibuster?
- 67 votes
- 51 votes
- 60 votes
- 75 votes
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What enables a UK government to pass legislation more efficiently than the US Congress?
- Bipartisan consensus
- Presidential vetoes
- Separation of powers
- Government majority
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Which term describes opposing political parties controlling the US presidency and at least one congressional chamber?
- Unitary state
- Divided government
- Fusion of powers
- Coalition government
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Which chamber is constitutionally dominant in the UK Parliament?
- Privy Council
- House of Lords
- House of Commons
- Supreme Court
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Which chamber of the US Congress gives every state equal representation?
- Supreme Court
- House of Representatives
- The Senate
- Electoral College
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