Which legislative tool would a senator most likely use to prevent a bill she dislikes from becoming law if a majority of her colleagues support it? A. Reporting a measure favorably B. Forming a conference committee C. Overriding a veto D. Launching a filibuster
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Reporting a measure favorably - This would actually help the bill to become law, not prevent it. B. Forming a conference committee - This is a committee that resolves disagreements on a particular bill. The committee's report must be approved by both the House and Show more…
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