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18.
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A(n) ____ is an attempt to talk a bill to death in the Senate.

filibuster

concurrence

impeachment

special conference
19.
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The ____ is a powerful politician who represents the majority party in the House, makes appointments, and refers legislation to committees.

chief justice

president pro tempore

Speaker of the House

President
20.
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Why did the Framers institute the Electoral College?

To avoid the cost and organizational nightmares of a large-scale national popular election.

To prevent congressmen and justices from seizing power.

No one had held popular elections before, and the Framers did not see a need to set a precedent.

To avoid disorder and regional favoritism by allowing impartial, knowledgeable men to select a President.
21.
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______ is the traditional consultation the President grants to Congress before making appointments.

Diplomatic deferment

Executive privilege

Advice and consent

An executive order

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Answered by GPT-5 mini
18. filibuster
19. Speaker of the House
20. To avoid disorder and regional favoritism by allowing impartial, knowledgeable men to select a President.
21. Advice and consent