A Request to Force a House Committee to Release a Piece

question 34

Multiple Choice

A request to force a House committee to release a piece of legislation to the floor for a vote is known as

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

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Definitions:

Interest Days

The number of days over which interest is calculated, often used in the context of loans or investments.

Consumer Loans

Loans given to individuals by financial institutions for personal, family, or household purposes such as buying a car or home improvement.

Actual Interest Rate

The true rate of interest earned or paid on an investment, loan, or other financial product over a specific time period.

Non-Interest-Bearing Note

A debt instrument that does not accrue interest over time, meaning the borrower repays only the original amount borrowed.