The First Stage of the Legislative Process Is the Assignment

question 98

True/False

The first stage of the legislative process is the assignment of a bill to a committee and/or subcommittee for consideration.

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Definitions:

Paid-in Capital

The amount of capital "paid in" by investors during common or preferred stock issuances, including the par value of the shares and amounts over par value.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment to shareholders in the form of additional shares in the company, rather than cash.

Cash Dividend

A disbursement by a company to its shareholders, often from the profits earned.

Stock Dividend

A distribution of additional shares of a company's stock to its shareholders, usually in proportion to their existing holdings, instead of paying a cash dividend.