If Congress Were to Act Quickly and Decisively as a Body

question 142

Multiple Choice

If Congress were to act quickly and decisively as a body,

• A) there would have to be strong central leadership.
• B) there would have to be restrictions on debate.
• C) there would have to be fewer opportunities for stalling tactics.
• D) there would have to be minimal committee interference.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Appeal by Right

The statutory right to have a higher court review the decision of a lower court, typically guaranteed without the higher court's discretion to deny the review.

Voir Dire

A legal process of questioning potential jurors by the attorneys and sometimes the judge in court to determine their suitability for jury service.

Peremptory Challenge

In legal trials, the right to reject a juror without needing to provide a reason.

Testimony of Witnesses

The verbal or written statements given by witnesses under oath, used as evidence in legal proceedings.