In the House of Representatives, Virtually All the Time Allotted

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the House of Representatives, virtually all the time allotted by the Rules Committee for debate on a given bill is controlled by the

• A)majority leader and the minority leader.
• B)bill's sponsor and its leading opponent.
• C)whip.
• D)Rules Committee chairperson.

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Definitions:

Consciousness Raising

An aspect of social movements or therapy emphasizing increased awareness and understanding of societal issues or personal problems.

Sex Bias

The unfair difference in treatment or attitudes based on an individual's sex, often leading to disadvantage or prejudice against one sex.

Sex-Role Stereotyping

Sex-Role Stereotyping involves assigning behaviors, tasks, and roles based on societal expectations related to an individual's sex, often leading to limitations and inequities.

Issue of Control

The struggle or conflict surrounding the ability, desire, or need to manage or influence events, outcomes, or actions.