Question

1. a ___ enables members to force a bill out of committee (where it has been for 30 days or more) and onto the floor for consideration.

quorum
filibuster
party caucus
rider
resolution
discharge petition

Explanation:

A discharge petition in legislative - bodies allows members to force a bill out of committee when it has been held there for 30 days or more and move it to the floor for consideration. A quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present to conduct business. A filibuster is a tactic to delay or block a vote. A party caucus is a meeting of members of a political party. A rider is an amendment attached to a bill. A resolution is a formal expression of opinion or intention.

Answer:

Discharge Petition