For a bill to pass in either chamber of Congress, it must

A. receive the support of two-thirds of its members.
B. be passed within two weeks of its passage by the other chamber.
C. be passed within a month of its passage by the other chamber.
D. receive the support of a simple majority of its members.
E. receive the support of a third of its members.


Answer: D

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a. Most questions in international politics have no answer. b. We are unable to answer some questions in international politics with certainty. c. For most important questions we have two or more good answers. d. Most puzzles in international politics today have little consequence for us.

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