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

  1. What is a filibuster?
  2. Why would the Senate want to eliminate filibusters?
  3. How is a filibuster a check on presidential powers?
  4. 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