1) Ask 1) Query 2) Question 3) To give an identity 
• (v. t.) To question imperatively, as a minister, or other executive officer, in explanation of his conduct; -- generally on the part of a legislative body.
In`ter·pel'late transitive verb [ See Interpel .] To question imperatively, as a minister, or other executive officer, in explanation of his conduct; -- generally on the part of a legislative body. 
[v] - question formally about policy or government business
verb question formally about policy or government business
to call formally upon (a minister or member of a government) in interpellation.