A ______ majority vote is necessary in order to invoke cloture in the Senate.

a. simple
b. three-fourths
c. two-thirds
d. three-fifths
e. four-fifths


d. three-fifths

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) Congress set a timetable for the war's end. B) Congress cut funding for foreign activities outlined by the executive branch. C) Congress was able to hold critical hearings. D) Congress blocked legislation extending executive privileg

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Which of the following would Fareed Zakaria classify as an illiberal democracy?

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