Suppose Senator Smith Asks Senator Ushkowitz to Support the Bill

question 64

Multiple Choice

Suppose Senator Smith asks Senator Ushkowitz to support the bill she is introducing to Congress,promising that if he supports it,she will vote in favor of the bill that he helped write.This is an example of

• A)bribery.
• B)pork barreling.
• C)reciprocal voting.
• D)you-scratch-my-back theory.
• E)logrolling.

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Definitions:

Void

Void refers to a legal declaration that a contract or transaction is null, having no effect or force in law, typically due to failing to meet certain legal requirements.

Mistake

An error or misunderstanding in the terms or conditions of a contract that can lead to its revocation or modification if all parties agree or if a court intervenes.

Mortgage

A legal agreement where property is used as security for a loan, with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void upon repayment of the loan.

Consideration

Something of value which is given by each party to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances.