What purpose does a discharge petition serve?
a. to force a bill that has been before a committee for at least 30 days out of committee to the floor of the House for consideration
b. to force the Supreme Court to issue an advisory opinion on a piece of pending legislation
c. to force the end of a filibuster in the Senate
d. to force the executive branch to release sensitive documents as part of congressional oversight
a
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An example of ____________________ politics is when the auto industry was mandated to put seatbelts in all cars. (hint: a small portion of society payed, while many reaped the benefits.)
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following best characterizes the redistricting and reapportionment processes in the United States?
a. fair b. controversial c. neutral d. amicable