Chapter 11 Flashcards
1
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filibuster
A
A tactic unique to the Senate which opponents of a bill may use unlimited debate to prevent a bill from coming to a vote
2
Q
cloture
A
60 members of the Senate can vote in favor of cloture to prevent a filibuster
3
Q
caucus
A
A group of numbers and Congress sharing some interest or characteristic
4
Q
term limits
A
Limiting the number of times members of Congress can be reelected
