Matters that require action of both the house and senate, but do not require the power of law or the signature of the president are called
a.
concurrent resolutions.
c.
resolutions.
b.
joint resolutions.
d.
hearings.

Option(a)

Matters that require action of both the House and Senate, but do not require the power of law or the signature of the President are called concurrent resolutions.

Explanation:

Concurrent resolutions require both house approval before being passed. It is used to amend  or make laws that carry the interest of both the house.

They are appointed special letters like “H.Con.Res” and a unique number. Therefore it states that the signature of president is not required for the matters.

what is the other part to the question

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.