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Author Question: A filibuster is a. a measure used in the House of Representatives to speed up debate. b. a ... (Read 165 times)

lb_gilbert

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on: Jul 9, 2018
A filibuster is
 
  a. a measure used in the House of Representatives to speed up debate.
  b. a measure used in the Senate to stop the passage of a bill or stop a vote on presidential appointments.
  c. used to nullify a hold.
  d. stopped by a line item veto.
  e. a provision in legislation, often an appropriation bill, directing spending for a specific program, agency, or region.

Question 2

A request by a senator not to bring a measure up for consideration is called a(n)
 
  a. rider.
  b. filibuster.
  c. unanimous consent agreement.
  d. earmark.
  e. hold.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

e


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