5 Longest Filibusters Article Flashcard
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Social Studies
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who holds the record for the longest filibuster?
Back
U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What historical documents did Thurmond recite during his filibuster?
Back
Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How long did Alfonse D'Amato's filibuster last?
Back
23 hours and 30 minutes
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What nickname was given to U.S. Sen. Wayne Morse?
Back
The Tiger of the Senate
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the topic of U.S. Sen. William Proxmire's filibuster in 1981?
Back
Public Debt Ceiling bill
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the origin of the word "filibuster"? Options: French word meaning "debate", Dutch word meaning "pirate", Spanish word meaning "delay", German word meaning "block"
Back
Dutch word meaning "pirate"
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which party's senators attempted to block President Andrew Jackson in 1837?
Back
Whig Party
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