In the legislature, a filibuster is one who?

A. is in charge of party discipline
B. presents party manifesto 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: Option D

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.