What was the significance of sending members home for the long weekend during the debt ceiling negotiations?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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It was a tactic to delay the voting process.
It allowed members to consult with their constituents.
It was a strategy to gain public support.
It indicated a lack of progress in negotiations.
2.
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What is the main sticking point in the current debt ceiling negotiations?
COVID funding
Tax reforms
Spending levels
Work requirements
3.
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Why is reaching a compromise on spending levels challenging for Democrats?
It could lead to a government shutdown.
It might result in a default.
It involves accepting spending cuts.
It requires bipartisan support.
4.
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What is the potential consequence if a deal is not reached by early June?
A rise in interest rates
Increased inflation
A default on obligations
A government shutdown
5.
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How might the Treasury Department's cash levels affect the negotiation timeline?
They determine the amount of spending cuts.
They have no impact on the timeline.
They could shorten the deadline.
They could extend the deadline.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What procedural challenge could the Senate face in passing the debt ceiling deal?
Presidential veto
Insufficient votes
House opposition
Lack of unanimous consent
7.
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What might be a short-term solution if a deal is reached over the weekend?
A temporary spending bill
A government shutdown
A tax increase
A foreign policy agreement
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