Question

1. which of the following is not a reason to hold a joint session of congress?

to count electoral votes of a presidential election
to debate a bill about military spending
to hear a visiting dignitary speak
to listen to the state of the union address

Explanation:

• Joint sessions of Congress are held for counting electoral votes (Constitutional requirement), hearing dignitaries, and the State of the Union Address.
• Debating a bill (like on military spending) occurs in separate chambers (House/Senate) or committee hearings, not typically in a joint session.

Answer:

B. to debate a bill about military spending