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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