Which of the Following Best Describes Why Passing New Laws

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes why passing new laws through Congress is difficult?

• A) the threat of a presidential veto
• B) the power exercised by the Speaker of the House
• C) the power exercised by the president pro tempore of the senate
• D) the fact that Congress has a tradition of slowness in action
• E) cooperation between the House and senate is necessary to pass legislation

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