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Democrats Petition to Save the Filibuster
This video originally aired on
Monday, May 23, 2005
.
About This Video
Democratic senators object to limits on the checks and balances function of the filibuster for judicial nominations.
Discussion Questions
What is a filibuster?
Why would the Senate want to eliminate filibusters?
How is a filibuster a check on presidential powers?
What is the danger of one party having decision-making power without a check such as a filibuster?
Keywords
Events and Trends, Filibuster, LEGISLATIVE, Party Leadership, Procedure, U.S. Senate
Related Subjects/Topics
U.S. Senate
Checks and Balances
Political Parties
U.S. Constitution
Speakers
Democratic Senators
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