What Is the Purpose of a Discharge Petition

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a discharge petition?

• A) to force a vote on a House bill within an opposing committee
• B) to force a vote on a Senate bill within an opposing committee
• C) to force a vote on a Senate or House bill within an opposing committee
• D) to force the end of a filibuster in the House
• E) to force the end of a filibuster in the Senate

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Definitions:

Machiavellianism

The extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative.

High-Mach Personality

Describes individuals with a Machiavellian personality trait, who are manipulative, deceitful, and regard others as tools to achieve their own goals.

Low-Mach Personality

A personality type characterized by a low level of manipulation and deceit in interpersonal relationships.

Authoritarian

A leadership or governance style characterized by individual control over all decisions and little input from group members, often leading to a concentration of power.