If a Chamber of 435 Members Passes a Bill by a Vote

question 39

Multiple Choice

If a chamber of 435 members passes a bill by a vote of 218 to 217,what could it be said the winning side had?

• A) quorum of members
• B) free-rider problems
• C) minimum winning coalition
• D) maximum turnout
• E) coordination problems

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Definitions:

Real Interest Rates

The rate of interest an investor, saver or lender receives (or expects to receive) after allowing for inflation.

Federal Open Market Committee

The branch of the Federal Reserve System that is responsible for determining the direction of monetary policy, specifically by directing open market operations.

Monetary Policy

The process by which the central bank or monetary authority of a country controls the supply of money, often targeting an inflation rate or interest rate to ensure stability and economic growth.

Discretion

The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation, often referring to judgment in professional and personal contexts.