How has party unity changed in the U.S. Congress since the mid-1980s?
a. It has remained at a moderate level in both Houses of Congress.
b. It has increased, but only in the Senate.
c. It has increased in both Houses of Congress.
d. It has decreased in both Houses of Congress.
Question 2
In 2013, Senator Rand Paul (Republican from Kentucky) maintained a filibuster for what purpose?
a. To force the Senate to defund the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
b. To prevent the Senate from passing a budget
c. To force the Obama Administration to clarify its position on using unmanned drones to attack U.S. citizens
d. To force the Senate to revise campaign finance law
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