The use of unlimited debate in the Senate to obstruct legislation is called _________.

Thomas Paine is credited with converting many wavering Americans to the cause of independence with the 1776 publication entitled

A) War and Peace. B) Federalist Papers No. 10. C) The Pilgrim's Progress. D) Common Sense. E) On Liberty.

In presidential debates, it is common for which of the following to occur?

A. Challengers to have much more to gain from debating than incumbents B. Nonvoters to favor the challengers over an incumbent C. The minority party to enjoy an advantage D. Incumbents to have more to gain than challengers E. The debate to have little effect on the election outcome