Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Only House members are permitted to offer non-germane amendments on the floor; this practice is prohibited in the Senate.
2. The Senate’s rules emphasize individual prerogatives and minority rights.
3. In the modern Senate, even the threat of a filibuster is sufficient to block action on many bills or nominations.
4. Filibusters are most effective late in the legislative session because there may not be sufficient time to break it.
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
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