Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET June 2015 Political Science
Which one of the following practices is employed in the American legislative process in order to delay a particular legislation?
AGerrymandering
BFilibustering ✓ Correct
CLog rolling
DSpoils system
Correct answer: (B) Filibustering — Filibustering is used to delay legislation in the American legislative process, so it is the answer.
Explanation
★Filibustering is used to delay legislation in the American legislative process, so it is the answer.
★It involves prolonging debate to postpone or block a vote on a bill.
★In the Senate a senator can hold the floor at length to obstruct progress.
★It lets a minority influence or halt the majority's legislation.
★Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral district boundaries.
★Log rolling is the trading of votes between legislators for mutual benefit.
★The spoils system is the practice of rewarding supporters with public offices.
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