A senator can attempt to delay or impede a bill's passage by speaking on the floor as long as ...

A senator can attempt to delay or impede a bill's passage by speaking on the floor as long as physically possible, which is called
 
  A) filibustering.
  B) gerrymandering.
  C) invoking cloture.
  D) senatorial privilege.

 Q. 2

Which president adopted the doctrine that the government is best which governs least?
 
  A) Washington
  B) Jefferson
  C) Madison
  D) Monroe
  E) Lincoln

 Q. 3

A two-thirds vote on the floor of the Texas Senate is required for any bill to be considered due to the use of a
 
  A) blocking bill.
  B) discharge petition.
  C) super quorum.
  D) friendly filibuster.

 Q. 4

During the four decades after Washington's retirement, most president's served more as ________, performing mostly administrative duties.
 
  A) chief clerk
  B) commander in chief
  C) chief economist
  D) chief diplomat
  E) chief legislator

 Q. 5

Representatives occasionally engage in lengthy debates on bills, including bills that they do not oppose. This delaying action is called
 
  A) a filibuster.
  B) cloture.
  C) chubbing.
  D) politics as usual.

 Q. 6

How many presidents have been removed from office after being impeached?
 
  A) zero
  B) one
  C) two
  D) three
  E) four

 Q. 7

House rules prohibit ghost voting, a practice which involves representatives
 
  A) scaring another representative into voting their way.
  B) pressing the voting button for another representative.
  C) having a senator vote for them.
  D) not voting when present in the chamber.

 Q. 8

How many presidents have voluntarily resigned?
 
  A) none
  B) one
  C) two
  D) three
  E) five