Which of the Following Statements About the Filibuster Is False

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the filibuster is false?

• A) Filibusters were rare.
• B) Recently, filibusters could start without senators having to make any speeches.
• C) Senators threaten to filibuster almost every significant piece of legislation that comes before the Senate.
• D) A new rule has been made to mandate that sixty Senators support major pieces of legislation, because of constant filibuster threats.
• E) Senators like filibusters, and do not want to abolish the practice.

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Definitions:

Parties

In Weber’s usage, are organizations that seek to impose their will on others.

Political Groups

Organizations or collectives that seek to influence public policy, political opinion, or government decisions based on specific ideological, economic, or social beliefs.

Intellectual Elite

A segment of society composed of individuals with high intellectual achievements and capacities, often involved in complex decision-making or high-level reasoning tasks.

Manual Workers

Laborers who perform physical work with their hands, often in construction, manufacturing, or agriculture.