​Which of the Following Statements About Rules of Debate on Legislation

question 46

Multiple Choice

​Which of the following statements about rules of debate on legislation is true?
I. In the House, any member who wishes to speak about a particular issue is given a specific amount of time to talk by the Speaker.
II. In the House, once debate is closed, final conversation can occur in a specific amount of time before the vote is called.
III. In the Senate, a member may keep discussing a bill after debate is closed to keep it from coming up for a vote.
IV. Three-fifths of the Senate must vote to decide to close debate for a legislative matter.

• A) ​Statements I, II, and III
• B) ​Statements II and III
• C) ​Statements I and II
• D) Statements I, III, and IV​

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Definitions:

Symbolic Significance

The importance or meaning attached to symbols, representing ideas or concepts beyond their literal sense.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense.

Disapproval

The act of expressing a negative opinion about something or someone, indicating a lack of endorsement.

Incapacitative Sentencing

is a criminal justice policy aimed at preventing convicted criminals from committing more crimes by removing them from society, often through long-term imprisonment.