McConnell: The Senate Needs to Be Fixed

McConnell: The Senate Needs to Be Fixed

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The transcript discusses the political achievements of past presidents like Clinton and Reagan, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan efforts for institutional progress. It highlights the inefficiencies in the Senate, such as the lack of voting, and proposes solutions to restore its normal functionality, including more working hours and allowing amendments from both sides.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which significant reform was achieved during Reagan's presidency?

Healthcare reform

Environmental reform

Comprehensive tax reform

Education reform

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the achievements during Bill Clinton's presidency?

Healthcare reform

Education reform

Welfare reform

Immigration reform

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the second section?

Discussing the achievements of past presidents

Highlighting the need for bipartisan cooperation

Explaining the role of the House of Representatives

Analyzing the economic policies of the Senate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the issues with the current Senate as mentioned in the transcript?

Overuse of filibusters

Excessive working hours

Lack of voting on amendments

Too many amendments being passed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested as a necessary step to restore the Senate's functionality?

Limiting the number of sessions

Focusing solely on budget issues

Increasing work hours and allowing amendments

Reducing the number of amendments