Bell Ringer Assignment

• Explain the origin of the filibuster.
• How many votes are needed to stop debate?
• How is a filibuster invoked?
• Describe how it can affect the process of voting.
• AP GOV Questions to Consider: How is the filibuster rule an example of the Senate being a more "deliberative body" than the House of Representative? In what ways are filibusters and cloture rules examples of the Senate seeking bipartisan compromise.