Suppose the legislative session for the year is in its final days. A senator wants to delay the passage of a bill until the next session. What can that senator do in order to delay the passage of the bill?
a. Begin packing procedures
b. Submit a resolution
c. Engage in a filibuster
d. Call for legislative redress
Engage in a Filibuster
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a. appropriations bills b. authorization bills c. lower tax rates for stock and real estate profits d. estate taxes
Which theory is most optimistic about the ability of agreements like the Kyoto Protocol to solve global climate change?
A) Constructivism B) Feminism C) Liberalism D) Malthusianism E) Realism
The issue of prayers at school graduations and ball games has been addressed by the Supreme Court as recently as 2000 in Santa Fe v. Doe. What is the stance of the Court in regard to prayers at such events?
A) Prayers at school football games and graduation ceremonies do not violate the Constitution's protections. B) The prayers are allowed because these events are attended by more adults than minors. C) The Court failed to rule on the specific issue of prayer but discouraged it because of the public nature of the event. D) The prayer was ruled unconstitutional because all were required to participate and it appeared to be an endorsement of prayer. E) The prayers are unconstitutional because not all religions have equal time allotted to offer their prayers.
City governments are one example of local governments in Texas. Other than city governments, all of the following are also examples of local governments EXCEPT ______.
a. legislative districts b. independent school districts c. municipal utility districts d. airport authorities e. community college districts