The formal method for ending a filibuster is __________; it requires the approval of __________ senators

a. abrogation; fifty-one
b. censure; fifty-five
c. cloture; sixty
d. discharge; sixty-seven

Answer: c. cloture; sixty

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An important factor in the history of water pollution control is that a. the nonnational governments were without jurisdiction in controlling polluters within their boundaries. b. the national government pre­empted state–local roles when society recognized the effects of polluted wateron neighboring jurisdictions

c. the nonnational governments were anxious for federal involvement. d. such control was a traditional role for the national government from the earliest days of the nation.

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