President Leaves Possibility Of Changing Filibuster Open

President Leaves Possibility Of Changing Filibuster Open

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The transcript discusses the challenges faced by the Biden administration in passing bills without significant Republican support in the Senate. It highlights the role of the Senate filibuster, which requires 60 votes to end debate on a bill. President Biden has left open the possibility of changing the filibuster rule if it leads to legislative gridlock.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Republican support crucial for the Biden administration's bills to become law?

Because the House of Representatives requires it

Because the bills need bipartisan support to pass

Because the Senate is controlled by Republicans

Because the President cannot sign bills without Republican approval

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Senate filibuster rule?

To prevent any debate on bills

To ensure at least 60 votes are needed to end debate on a bill

To require a simple majority for passing bills

To allow the President to veto bills

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum number of votes required to end a filibuster in the Senate?

50 votes

51 votes

60 votes

67 votes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might President Biden consider if the filibuster leads to legislative gridlock?

Vetoing all bills

Dissolving the Senate

Resigning from office

Changing the filibuster rule

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does President Biden imply might happen if the filibuster causes a complete legislative standstill?

He will pass executive orders

He will call for new elections

He will consider changing the filibuster rule

He will resign from the presidency