Politics Mock P2

Question 1

3 principles of the Constitution

Answer 1

1. Separation of Powers. E.g. Congress, executive, and Judiciary is separated
2. Limited Government - E.g. Congress only pass 2-3% of the bills debated
3. Protection from tyranny - E.g. all Branches have checks and balances on each other

Question 2

3 Checks on the President

Answer 2

1. Impeachment - e.g., Nixon resigning
   This is significant as although a president has never been impeached, the threat of impeachment is enough to ensure they act lawfully
2. Senate confirms appointments - e.g., Obama having his SC appointment delayed
   This is significant as it highlights the Senate’s control over the executive
3. Declare acts unconstitutional - e.g., Obama having his DACCA executive order blocked
   This is significant because it checks the power of the president’s use of executive orders

Question 3

3 Roles performed by Congress Committees

Answer 3

1. House Rules Committee- dictate the rules of debates, e.g., 56% of debates were under closed rules
2. Conference Committees - help pass a bill when both houses have different versions of a bill
   –> Decreased use due to party polarization
3. Standing Committees - Conduct the committee stages and investigations of bills, E.g., Finance Standing Committee (filled with policy experts)