What Is the Purpose of a Discharge Petition

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a discharge petition?

• A)to force a vote on a House bill within an opposing committee
• B)to force a vote on a Senate bill within an opposing committee
• C)to force a vote on a Senate or House bill within an opposing committee
• D)to force the end of a filibuster in the House

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers, when analyzing another's behavior, to underestimate the impact of the situation and to overestimate the impact of personal character or intent.

Internal Factors

refers to influences originating within an individual, such as beliefs, attitudes, and personal motivations, affecting their behavior and actions.

Social Psychological Theories

Theories in social psychology that explain how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Social Inequity

Refers to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and treatment among people based on various demographic factors such as race, gender, income, etc.