Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET December 2015 Political Science
Which of the following statements is not correct?
AThe US House of Representatives is weaker than the British House of Commons
BThe House of Representatives is weaker than the Senate
CThe US Executive is not accountable to the US Legislature
DThe House of Representatives has overshadowed the American Senate ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) The House of Representatives has overshadowed the American Senate — The claim that the House of Representatives has overshadowed the Senate is incorrect, so it is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim that the House of Representatives has overshadowed the Senate is incorrect, so it is the answer.
★In the United States the Senate is the more powerful chamber, not the House.
★The Senate confirms appointments, ratifies treaties and tries impeachments.
★Each state has equal representation of two senators regardless of population.
★The House is indeed weaker than the strong British House of Commons.
★The US executive is genuinely separate and not accountable to the legislature.
★So only the statement about the House overshadowing the Senate is false.
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