The So-Called Nuclear Option Refers to a

question 31

Multiple Choice

The so-called 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 of 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.

---

Definitions:

Pinna

The visible part of the ear that is outside the head, involved in collecting sound waves and directing them into the auditory canal.

External Ear

The visible portion of the ear that resides outside the head, including the pinna and the ear canal, which collects sound waves and directs them to the eardrum.

Otitis

Inflammation of the ear, which can affect the outer, middle, or inner parts, often causing pain and discomfort.

Inflammation

The body's immune response to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and sometimes pain.