In the U.S. Senate, how many senators must agree to end a filibuster?
a. 50 (one-half of the membership)
b. 60 (three-fifths of the membership)
c. 67 (two-thirds of the membership)
d. 75 (three-fourths of the membership)
e. 100 (all of the members)
b
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A. Majority opinion B. Dissenting opinion C. A plurality opinion D. A concurring opinion E. A unanimous opinion
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. Hispanics b. Protestants c. women d. young voters
Research on cell phone use while driving shows that
A) all cell phones are safe to use while driving. B) only hands-free cell phones are safe to use while driving. C) any cell phone use interferes with driving. D) cell phone use affects driving about as much as listening to the radio.