Since a large majority of Americans have expressed opinions supportive of permitting prayers in schools, how has Congress avoided a vote on a Constitutional amendment on the issue?
A. They have told their constituents they did not want to vote on the issue.
B. They have used procedural mechanisms in the legislature to block consideration of the issue.
C. They have gotten the Supreme Court to issue an opinion that an attempt at an amendment would be unconstitutional.
D. They have adjourned every time the issue has reached the chamber floor.
B. They have used procedural mechanisms in the legislature to block consideration of the issue.
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Fill in the blank with the correct words.
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a. very rarely. b. very frequently. c. never. d. about as frequently as the U.S. Supreme Court. e. only when the cabinet directs it to do so.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.