WAEC Government 2006 Question 17

Question 17

Legislature

In the legislature, a filibuster is one who

  1. A.is in charge of party discipline
  2. B.presents party bills during parliamentary sessions
  3. C.does not take part in law-making
  4. D.prevents the passage of a bill by making long speeches.
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Answer: D (prevents the passage of a bill by making long speeches.)

Explanation

Filibustering means delaying or blocking a bill by speaking at great length.