Question

separation of powers scenario #7
in april 2014, a bill was introduced to the senate that aimed to extend federally provided long-term unemployment benefits. the bill was supported by most democrats and opposed by most republicans. at the time republicans had a majority in the house of representatives and democrats had a majority in the senate.
what part of the government has the power to prevent this from becoming law?

Explanation:

Under the U.S. separation of powers, a bill must pass both the House of Representatives and the Senate to become law. Since this bill is in the Senate, the House (controlled by Republicans who oppose the bill) can block it by refusing to pass it.

Answer:

The House of Representatives (the legislative branch's lower chamber, which had a Republican majority in 2014) has the power to prevent this bill from becoming law, as it can fail to pass the bill or take no action on it, halting its path to enactment.