Imagine You Are a Newly Elected Member of the House

question 24

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are a newly elected member of the House from a district with a military base that provides many jobs for your constituents and access to federal resources. Due to budget cuts, there is pressure to close a number of bases across the country. The House Armed Services Committee must deal with military base closure requests from the Defense Department. What is the best way you could prevent an attempt to close the base in your district?

• A)Sponsor a bill that prohibits the Defense Department from closing your district's base.
• B)Request a seat on the Armed Services Committee.
• C)Filibuster any bill that proposes closing your district's base.
• D)Issue a press release forbidding the Department of Defense from closing the base in your district.

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