Identify and explain two reasons why it is very difficult in today's congress to pass legislation.

Luis and rosa, citizens of costa rica, moved to the united states in year 1 where they both lived and worked. in year 3, they provided the total support for their four young children (all under the age of 10). two children lived with luis and rosa in the u.s., one child lived with his aunt in mexico, and one child lived with her grandmother in costa rica. none of the children earned any income. all of the children were citizens of costa rica. the child in mexico was a resident of mexico, and the child in costa rica was a resident of costa rica. how many total exemptions (personal exemptions plus exemptions for dependents) may luis and rosa claim on their year 3 joint income tax return? a. 6 b. 5 c. 4 d. 2

2. the language of price controls consider the market for rental cars. suppose that, in a competitive market without government regulations, the equilibrium price of rental cars is $58 per day, and employees at car rental companies earn $19.50 per hour. complete the following table by indicating whether each of the statements is an example of a price ceiling or a price floor and whether it results in a shortage or a surplus or has no effect on the price and quantity that prevail in the market. statement price control effect there are many teenagers who would like to work at car rental companies, but the minimum-wage law sets the hourly wage at $23.00. the government has instituted a legal minimum price of $87 per day for rental cars. the government prohibits car rental companies from renting out rental cars for more than $87 per day.

As related to a company completing the purchase to pay process, is there an accounting journal entry "behind the scenes" when xyz company pays for the goods within 10 days of the invoice (gross method is used for discounts and terms are 2/10 net 30) that updates the general ledger?