Which Procedure Allows a Senator to Prevent a Vote on an Issue

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which procedure allows a senator to prevent a vote on an issue until the Senate leadership consults individually with the senator?

• A) a discharge petition
• B) a filibuster
• C) cloture
• D) a hold
• E) a gerrymander

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Definitions:

Depreciable Cost

The difference between a fixed asset’s initial cost and its residual value.

Acquisition Cost

The total cost associated with acquiring an asset, including the purchase price and any additional expenses necessary to get the asset ready for use.

Double-Declining-Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation that doubles the straight-line depreciation rate; it applies this rate to the book value of the asset at the beginning of each year.

Depreciation

The process by which a business spreads out the cost of a capital asset over its expected useful life.