In the House, a member may file a ______ to free a bill from an unfriendly committee and move it to the House floor for a vote.

a. cloture amendment
b. filibuster request
c. discharge petition
d. quorum call


c. discharge petition

Political Science

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An example of political instability in modern-day Mexico includes a military coup taking place over the issue of a stolen presidential election

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Describe the difference between a Type I error and a Type II error. With which type are political scientists most concerned?

What will be an ideal response?

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Why are political leaders and citizens wary of calling constitutional conventions?

A. Constitutional conventions can only study and report to the legislature. B. The outcome of a constitutional convention is predetermined. C. Federal powers can manipulate constitutional conventions. D. They are fearful about "runaway" conventions making unwanted changes.

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Carryover effects occur when

a. the effects of one condition are still present when the next condition is administered. b. something internal to the participants changes over time that is unrelated to the independent variable. c. the independent variable affects the dependent variable d. participants drop out of the study at differential rates.

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