The "The Nuclear Option" Refers to a

question 97

Multiple Choice

The "the nuclear option" refers to a

• A) proposal to extend the use of the filibuster to the House of Representatives.
• B) constitutional amendment to eliminate senatorial approval of nominees for positions in the executive branch and the federal courts.
• C) policy of restructuring Congress in a way that would eliminate the committee system.
• D) change to the filibuster rules enacted in 2013 that prevents the filibustering of nominees for positions in the executive branch and the federal courts.

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Definitions:

Clayton Act

a United States antitrust law enacted in 1914, aiming to promote competition and prevent monopolies by addressing specific practices not sufficiently covered by the Sherman Act.

Petrochemical Production

The process of converting natural resources, like crude oil or natural gas, into chemical products used in manufacturing and industry.

Conglomerate

A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms into a single entity, typically involving companies in entirely different industries.

Robinson-Patman Act

A United States federal law that aims to prevent anticompetitive practices by producers, specifically price discrimination.