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RCMultiple Choice

Extending Voting Rights — Cumulative exam

Question 3 • 670401 American Studies S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A

What is the Senate’s only defense to a filibuster?

Answer
c
calling a recess
i
invoking cloture
e
ending the session
i
ignoring the person

Explanation

The Senate can end debate and overcome a filibuster by invoking cloture. Cloture requires a vote and, in most cases, support from three-fifths of senators. The correct choice is “invoking cloture.”

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