interpellate

To address with a question; especially, to question formally or publicly; demand an answer or explanation from: used originally in connection with French legislative proceedings: as, the ministry were interpellated with regard to their intentions.

To question imperatively, as a minister, or other executive officer, in explanation of his conduct; — generally on the part of a legislative body.

To interrupt (someone) so as to inform or question (that person about something).

To address (a person) in a way that presupposes a particular identification of them; to give (a person) an identity (which may or may not be accurate).

To question (someone) formally concerning official or governmental policy or business.

question formally about policy or government business