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P68T

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The Texas Senate has 31 members. Assuming that all senators are present and voting, how many senators must agree in order to end a filibuster?
 
  a) 10
  b) 16
  c) half
  d) two-thirds
  e) a simple majority

Question 2

Assume that state Senator B is a member of the lieutenant governor's leadership team. Identify one specific benefit Senator B might receive from being part of the lieutenant governor's team.
 
  a) punish Senator B's political opponents
  b) appoint Senator B to chair important committees
  c) appoint Senator B to serve on the Urban Affairs Committee
  d) encourage Senator B to form bipartisan coalitions
  e) impress Senator B's voters favorably at election time


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gcook

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


P68T

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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