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Mr3Hunna

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When the U.S. Senate enters into endless debate as a procedural tactic to block a vote on the Senate floor, other senators may call for a(n) _____, which immediately ends debate and forces a vote on the issue.
 
  a. filibuster
  b. cloture
  c. closed rule
  d. open rule
  e. censure

Question 2

In the U.S. Senate, there are often no rules limiting debate on a bill as it comes to the floor. Just one senator could try to block a bill from passage by refusing to end discussion. This procedure is known as
 
  a. cloture.
  b. open rule.
  c. a filibuster.
  d. tabling.
  e. flanking.


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princessflame2016

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


Mr3Hunna

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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