Filibusters: Stalling Tactics in the Senate

Filibusters: Stalling Tactics in the Senate

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Social Studies

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The video tutorial explains the concept of a filibuster, a tactic used in the U.S. Senate to delay or block voting on a bill. It traces the origin of the term from the Spanish word 'Fili Busteros' and describes how filibustering was not initially part of the U.S. Constitution. The tutorial discusses the historical development of filibustering, including the introduction of cloture to limit debate time. It also covers the different types of filibusters, such as talking and silent filibusters, and their implications in legislative processes.

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