Which of the following is the name for the tactic used by Jefferson Smith in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, which allows a senator or group of senators to talk indefinitely about a bill?
A. stranglehold
B. filibuster
C. hold
D. cloture
B. filibuster
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The assumption behind the doctrine of __________ is that states can protect their citizens from unconstitutional laws because citizens are simultaneously citizens of states and of the United States
a. secession b. dual federalism c. the compact theory of union d. interposition
Citizens who were outraged by corruption in the 19th century formed new associations to agitate for reform and succeeded in reorganizing government at all levels and rewriting the rules of electoral and party politics.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
According to the federal census estimate of 2015, Texas's population is approximately
A) 6 million. B) 16 million. C) 27 million. D) 36 million.
Which of the following committee assignments would confer the most power and influence on members of the House of Representatives?
(A) Agriculture (B) Ways and Means (C) Veterans' Affairs (D) Armed Services (E) Education and Labor