What political dynamics are influencing the difficulty of raising the debt ceiling this year?
US Lawmakers Turn Attention to US Debt Ceiling

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A unified government with a strong majority
A divided government with a strong populist movement
A weak opposition with no significant influence
A bipartisan agreement on fiscal policies
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was one of the key concessions made to conservative Republicans during the Speaker of the House negotiations?
Offering them the Vice Presidency
Allowing them to bypass seniority for committee placements
Granting them control over the Senate
Providing them with veto power over all legislation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What powerful tool was given to conservative Republicans in the Speaker negotiations?
The power to dissolve the Senate
The authority to appoint Supreme Court justices
The ability to call a vote to revoke the speakership
The right to veto presidential decisions
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the stance of President Biden and congressional Democrats on the debt limit increase?
They are seeking deep cuts in spending
They prefer to attach multiple conditions to the increase
They are avoiding any increase in the debt limit
They want a clean debt limit increase without conditions
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What opportunity did Democrats have late last year regarding the debt limit?
To reduce the national debt significantly
To permanently eliminate the debt ceiling
To pass a clean debt limit increase without a filibuster
To negotiate a bipartisan agreement with Republicans
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