For claim preclusion to apply, the parties cannot be in privity with the parties of the original suit

Local governments in the United States ______.

A. do not exercise independent, constitutional authority because they are not mentioned in the Constitution B. were protected in the Constitution because of arguments the Antifederalists made about democracy working best at the local level C. have little actual policy-making responsibility in the United States and are merely ceremonial D. were abolished in the Constitution to create consistent policies across the country

When the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill,

a. the House bill is changed to conform with the Senate bill. b. the Senate bill is changed to conform with the House bill. c. a joint committee is appointed to resolve differences. d. the president may select which bill to enact into law. e. a conference committee is appointed to resolve differences.