Civics / Government Quizzes, Quizzes / February 2013

Filibuster Quiz

Question 1
Which of the following best accounts for the use of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate?





Question 2
Which of the following might critics of the filibuster compare it to?





Question 3
The supermajority required to end a filibuster was changed from two-thirds to three-fifths in which year?





Question 4
Which of the following is the most likely reason senators of the majority party would prefer to keep the filibuster?





Question 5
The “silent filibuster” has become more common because







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