Of the approximately seven thousand petitions presented to the U.S. Supreme Court each year, the justices agree to hear only ____ on the merits.

What is necessary to end a filibuster or a close debate on an issue?

a. senatorial vote b. 3/4ths vote of members c. cloture vote d. ending vote

In a totalitarian regime, the ______.

A. state has complete control over each citizen’s life B. governing regime allows no public organizations independent of the state C. state completely eliminates civil society D. all of these