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 and legislative process, a bill must pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives to move toward becoming law. Since Republicans held a majority in the House of Representatives and opposed this bill, they can block its passage in their chamber, preventing it from advancing to become law.

Answer:

The House of Representatives (the U.S. House of Representatives, controlled by Republicans at the time) has the power to prevent this bill from becoming law, as a bill must be approved by both chambers of Congress to proceed.