In the legislature, a filibuster is one who
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WAEC 2010
In the legislature, a filibuster is one who
- A. is in charge of party discipline
- B. presents partmanifesto during parliamentary system sessions
- C. does not take part in law making
- D. prevents the passage of a bill by making long speeches
Correct Answer: D. prevents the passage of a bill by making long speeches
Explanation
A filibuster is a political procedure where one or more members of parliament or congress debate over a proposed piece of legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision being made on the proposal. It is sometimes referred to as talking a bill to death or talking out a bill and is characterized as a form of obstruction in a legislature or other decision-making body.
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