What was the original intention of the framers for the Senate?

Senate Debate Rules and Filibuster

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To ensure simple majority rule
To allow minority views to have a role
To eliminate minority influence
To follow the House's rules
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do senators in the minority use the myth about the founders' intentions?
To argue for more debates
To support the House's decisions
To justify the use of the filibuster
To promote simple majority rule
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the 'previous question' motion originally intended for?
To start a new debate
To delay a vote
To end a debate
To introduce a new bill
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who played a significant role in removing the 'previous question' motion from the Senate rulebook?
Aaron Burr
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Senate's rulebook change in 1806?
It added more rules
It introduced the filibuster
It removed the 'previous question' motion
It became identical to the House's rulebook
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of removing the 'previous question' motion in the House?
It caused confusion among members
It led to more debates
It was reinterpreted to cut off debate
It was ignored completely
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What issue led to the discovery of the filibuster in the Senate?
Taxation
Slavery
Trade policies
Foreign relations
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