Why Would Opponents of a Bill Prefer an Open Rule

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why would opponents of a bill prefer an open rule to a closed rule?

• A)Members of the House can exercise their filibuster power and block the legislation.
• B)The open rule allows the other chamber to make a decision on the bill first.
• C)The open rule prevents a bill's supporter from making further demands on minority party legislators.
• D)The open rule makes it easier to add amendments that may weaken the bill's chances of passing.
• E)An open rule means that a bill can be recalled even after it is passed.

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Definitions:

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A financial statement that aggregates the financial position of a parent company and its subsidiaries, presenting it as one single entity.

Consolidation Elimination

The process of removing internal transactions and balances between entities within a single group to prepare consolidated financial statements.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in affiliate companies where the investor has significant influence but not full control, typically between 20% and 50% ownership.

Subsidiary's Income

The earnings generated by a company that is more than 50% owned by another company, referred to as the parent company.