Question

Each session of Congress considers many different types of legislation. Choose how to classify each of the issues below by using the following list: public bill, private bill, joint resolution, concurrent resolution, or simple resolution

An amendment to the Constitution prohibiting citizens from carrying assault weapons
A statement of support for the government of Haiti’s efforts to rebuild after the earthquake
A proposal to require universities to pay taxes
A requirement that a roll call be taken for all votes in the House
A proposal for an interstate highway to take a rancher’s land by eminent domain
A declaration of war against Germany

Answer 1

An amendment to the Constitution prohibiting Public bill

citizens from carrying assault weapons

A statement of support for the government of Concurrent resolution

Haiti’s efforts to rebuild after the earthquake

A proposal to require universities to pay taxes Private bill

A requirement that a roll call be taken for all Simple resolution

votes in the House

A proposal for an interstate highway to take Private Bill

a rancher’s land by eminent domain

A declaration of war against Germany Joint resolution

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Constitutional amendment - Joint resolution
Statement of support - Simple resolution
Proposal to require universities to pay taxes - Public bill
Roll call requirement - House rule (not a resolution)
Proposal for highway through eminent domain - Private bill
Declaration of war - Joint resolution