After the Revolutionary War, the states eagerly contributed revenue to retire the national debt and help rebuild the nation.

The rules of protocol of diplomacy were established

a. to reduce conflicts over rank and status of diplomats. b. to create opportunities to pool funds. c. to regularize the process of reaching consensus. d. to promote the use of non-violent resolution.

A concurrent resolution based by Congress seeks to

A. censor executive branch officials. B. make significant policy decisions. C. settle housekeeping and procedural matters that affect both houses. D. settle housekeeping and procedural matters that affect only one house. E. reorganize committees in one house.