Civics Polity

Legislature and Parliament

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Legislature and Parliament topics cover the structure, functions, and legislative procedures of the lawmaking bodies. This collection focuses on the passage of bills, parliamentary committees, and the roles of different houses. These questions are highly relevant for civil services and state public service commission examinations.

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Legislature and Parliament Questions

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a tie vote on a motion?

  1. The motion is defeated.

  2. The motion is passed.

  3. The motion is tabled.

  4. The motion is sent to conference.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A tie vote in the Senate means that the motion does not have the majority support necessary to pass.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a tie vote on an amendment?

  1. The amendment is defeated.

  2. The amendment is passed.

  3. The amendment is tabled.

  4. The amendment is sent to conference.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A tie vote in the Senate means that the amendment does not have the majority support necessary to pass.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a tie vote on a nomination?

  1. The nomination is defeated.

  2. The nomination is confirmed.

  3. The nomination is tabled.

  4. The nomination is sent to conference.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A tie vote in the Senate means that the nomination does not have the majority support necessary to be confirmed.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a tie vote on a treaty?

  1. The treaty is defeated.

  2. The treaty is ratified.

  3. The treaty is tabled.

  4. The treaty is sent to conference.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A tie vote in the Senate means that the treaty does not have the two-thirds majority support necessary to be ratified.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a tie vote on a declaration of war?

  1. The declaration of war is defeated.

  2. The declaration of war is passed.

  3. The declaration of war is tabled.

  4. The declaration of war is sent to conference.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A tie vote in the Senate means that the declaration of war does not have the two-thirds majority support necessary to pass.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a tie vote on a presidential impeachment?

  1. The president is impeached.

  2. The president is acquitted.

  3. The impeachment is tabled.

  4. The impeachment is sent to conference.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A tie vote in the Senate means that the president does not have the two-thirds majority support necessary to be convicted and removed from office.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a tie vote on a presidential veto?

  1. The veto is overridden.

  2. The veto is sustained.

  3. The veto is tabled.

  4. The veto is sent to conference.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A tie vote in the Senate means that the veto does not have the two-thirds majority support necessary to be overridden.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a tie vote on a cloture motion?

  1. The cloture motion is defeated.

  2. The cloture motion is passed.

  3. The cloture motion is tabled.

  4. The cloture motion is sent to conference.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A tie vote in the Senate means that the cloture motion does not have the three-fifths majority support necessary to pass.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a tie vote on a motion to reconsider?

  1. The motion to reconsider is defeated.

  2. The motion to reconsider is passed.

  3. The motion to reconsider is tabled.

  4. The motion to reconsider is sent to conference.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A tie vote in the Senate means that the motion to reconsider does not have the majority support necessary to pass.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a tie vote on a motion to adjourn?

  1. The motion to adjourn is defeated.

  2. The motion to adjourn is passed.

  3. The motion to adjourn is tabled.

  4. The motion to adjourn is sent to conference.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A tie vote in the Senate means that the motion to adjourn has the majority support necessary to pass.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a tie vote on a motion to table?

  1. The motion to table is defeated.

  2. The motion to table is passed.

  3. The motion to table is tabled.

  4. The motion to table is sent to conference.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A tie vote in the Senate means that the motion to table has the majority support necessary to pass.

Multiple choice

How often does the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights meet?

  1. Once a year

  2. Twice a year

  3. Three times a year

  4. Four times a year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights meets twice a year, in Geneva, Switzerland.

Multiple choice

What is the National Emergencies Act of 1976?

  1. A law that limits the President's emergency powers

  2. A law that expands the President's emergency powers

  3. A law that requires the President to seek congressional approval before declaring a national emergency

  4. A law that gives the President broad authority to declare national emergencies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Emergencies Act of 1976 limits the President's emergency powers.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of a presidential veto?

  1. It can prevent a bill from becoming law.

  2. It can force Congress to reconsider the bill.

  3. It can send a message to Congress about the President's priorities.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A presidential veto can prevent a bill from becoming law, force Congress to reconsider the bill, and send a message to Congress about the President's priorities.

Multiple choice

What are the grounds for a presidential veto?

  1. The President believes the bill is unconstitutional.

  2. The President believes the bill is unwise or harmful.

  3. The President believes the bill is too expensive.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The President can veto a bill for any reason.