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AQA Component 3.2.1.2: The legislative branch of government: Congress
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Edexcel Component 3A: 2.3: Interpretations and debates around Congress: changing significance of parties in Congress
Background: what you need to know
This article discusses the passing of a budget resolution through the House of Representatives. It paves the way for tax and spending cuts whilst allocating more funding to the military and border security — key priorities for the new Trump administration.
It is significant that, despite some misgivings about increasing the budget deficit, almost all Republicans voted for the bill. Underlining the polarised nature of US party politics, it was strongly opposed by the Democrats.
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US House passes budget resolution to cut taxes and spending by trillions
Question in the style of AQA Politics Paper 2
Question in the style of Edexcel Politics Paper 3A
Graham Goodlad, Portsmouth High School