Floor Debates in Congress Are ______

question 7

Multiple Choice

Floor debates in Congress are ______.

• A) public spectacles where members work hard to persuade their colleagues of whom many are undecided
• B) for public consumption so members can make arguments justifying their votes to constituents, guide administrators and courts when interpreting legislation, and legitimizing policy choices
• C) closed to the public so that members can engage in frank and honest conversations about the issues under consider
• D) critical for determining the outcomes of votes since most members try to keep an open mind about proposed bills