Responses
a vote of three-fifths or 60 senators that is needed to end a debate in the Senate
a vote of three-fifths or 60 senators that is needed to end a debate in the Senate - incorrect
when senators of a given state are traditionally allowed to nominate someone to the vacant judicial seat
when senators of a given state are traditionally allowed to nominate someone to the vacant judicial seat - no response given
giving the branches different responsibilities to keep one branch from becoming too powerful
giving the branches different responsibilities to keep one branch from becoming too powerful - no response given
a prolonged debate in the Senate that delays a judicial appointment
1 answer
The correct response is: a prolonged debate in the Senate that delays a judicial appointment.
A filibuster occurs when one or more senators engage in extended debate to delay or prevent a vote on a proposal, thus requiring 60 votes (a supermajority) to end the debate and proceed to a vote.
