When Senator Strom Thurmond Spoke for Over 24 Hours in an Attempt

question 154

Multiple Choice

When Senator Strom Thurmond spoke for over 24 hours in an attempt to block a piece of civil rights legislation, he used the

• A)cloture motion.
• B)filibuster.
• C)blockade.
• D)blowback method.
• E)moonshine.

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Definitions:

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sense that detects airborne molecules and contributes to taste and environmental awareness.

Cochlear Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the cochlea of the ear; they are essential for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret as sound.

Localize Sound

The ability of an organism to determine the origin of a sound source in its environment.

Sensory Information

Data received from the environment through the senses, such as sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste.