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The Legislative Branch 3
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8th Grade
11/22/2010

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Term
A _______ is ________ debate on a bill.
Definition
Filibuster & unlimited
Term
It is used in the Senate to _____ the passage of a bill.
Definition
Stop
Term
A __________ is required to stop a filibuster.
Definition
Closure motion
Term
It requires a vote of _____ of all senators.
Definition
3/5
Term
The record for the longest filibuster in the history of the U.S. Senate is held by _________ of __________.
Definition
Storm Thurmond & South Carolina
Term
On August 30, 1957 Storm Thurmond spoke for _______ hours and _________ minutes.
Definition
24 & 27 (or 29?)
Term
List SC's two United State Senators:
Definition
1) Lindsey Graham
2) Jim Demint
Term
You live in the third congressional district. Who is your Congressman?
Definition
Gresham Barrett
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