Understanding Filibuster

What tactic did Mark use to prevent the class from voting on homework limits?

• He organized a protest.

• He talked continuously about unrelated topics.

• He bribed the teacher.

• He skipped class.

In the U.S. Senate, what is required to end a filibuster?

• A presidential order

• A supermajority of 60 votes

• A simple majority

• A unanimous vote

Which of the following cannot be filibustered as of recent changes?

• Regular legislation

• Presidential appointments

• Amendments

• Budget reconciliation

What historical event led to the creation of the cloture rule?

• World War I

• The Great Depression

• The American Revolution

• The Civil War

Which civil rights legislation faced a 60-day filibuster?

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Equal Pay Act

What change did Senate leader Mike Mansfield introduce in the 1970s regarding filibusters?

• Requiring a simple majority to end filibusters

• Permitting threats of filibuster without speaking

• Banning filibusters

• Allowing only one filibuster per session

How has the use of filibusters changed in recent years?

• It has decreased significantly.

• It has remained the same.

• It has increased dramatically.

• It has been banned.

What is one argument in favor of keeping the filibuster?

• It speeds up the legislative process.

• It gives more power to the majority party.

• It encourages cooperation and debate.

• It ensures all bills are passed.

What is a potential disadvantage of the filibuster?

• It allows a small minority to block legislation.

• It makes the Senate too powerful.

• It increases the president's power.

• It reduces the number of senators.

Which two presidents have expressed support for eliminating the filibuster?

• George W. Bush and Bill Clinton

• Barack Obama and Donald Trump

• Joe Biden and Ronald Reagan

• Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford