Occasionally One of the Chambers of Congress Will Seek to Take

question 27

Multiple Choice

Occasionally one of the chambers of Congress will seek to take a formal position on an issue without passing a law. When they do this it is known as expressing the sense of the chamber. What type of legislation is used for this purpose?

• A) Concurrent Resolution
• B) Private Bill
• C) Simple Resolution
• D) Joint Resolution

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Definitions:

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