Why Is the Filibuster an Important Legislative Strategy for the Minority

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why is the filibuster an important legislative strategy for the minority party?

• A) It forces every member of the Senate to speak about the bill.
• B) It gives the majority party time to change key provisions in the bill before the vote.
• C) It allows the minority party to stop legislation with as few as 50 votes.
• D) It allows the minority party to stop legislation with as few as 41 votes.

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