Which statement best describes an effect of the filibuster?

A.) It encourages the House of Representatives to pass bills the Senate will not consider.

B.) It allows senators to prevent a vote on bills that would otherwise pass.

C.) It prevents the president from vetoing bills the Senate strongly supports.

D.) It makes it easier for the Senate to pass bills without lengthy debates.

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22 September, 14:46

Which statement best describes an effect of the filibuster?

A.) It encourages the House of Representatives to pass bills the Senate will not consider.

B.) It allows senators to prevent a vote on bills that would otherwise pass.

C.) It prevents the president from vetoing bills the Senate strongly supports.

D.) It makes it easier for the Senate to pass bills without lengthy debates.

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Rowdy · Answer 1

The answer is B. It allows senators to prevent a vote on bills that would otherwise pass.

Braydon Sanders · Answer 2

The correct answer to this question is this one: "A.) It encourages the House of Representatives to pass bills the Senate will not consider." The statement that best describes an effect in filibuster is that it even encourages the House of Representatives to pass bills the Senate will not consider.