Why Are So Many Senators Reluctant to Use Cloture

question 130

Multiple Choice

Why are so many senators reluctant to use cloture?

• A)For fear of setting a precedent to be used against them when they want to filibuster
• B)Because it has always been used as a stepping stone to the Speaker's job,and once used,they may not get a second chance at the job
• C)Because,in most cases,the House or Senate usually considers only the bills that obtain a favorable committee report
• D)Because they have to stay in their positions to monitor the bureaucracy,otherwise there would be no congressional oversight
• E)Because the size and complexity of today's government make it impossible for any one person to understand all the issues before the Senate

Understand how transactions and events affect a company's financial position.

Recognize the role and requirements of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs).

Grasp the basic concepts of risk and return on assets.

Acknowledge the importance of ethics and the fraud triangle in accounting.

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