The cartoon shows the Senate chambers, as one individual reads from a large stack of papers labeled Filibuster while all of the other senators present are shown sleeping.
The filibuster is an important process for
A.
ensuring the rule of the majority party.
B.
protecting the rights of the minority party.
C.
maintaining separation of powers.
D.
enabling direct democracy.
1 answer
The filibuster is an important process for
B. protecting the rights of the minority party.
The cartoon implies that while one individual uses the filibuster to speak at length, the other senators are not actively participating or engaged, suggesting that this process is often used by a minority to delay or block legislation, thus safeguarding their interests.
