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"Privilege" franking is a personally pen-signed or printed facsimile signature of a person with a "franking privilege" such as certain government officials (especially legislators) and others designated by law or Postal Regulations. This allows the letter or other parcel to be sent without the application of a postage stamp. In the United States this is called the "Congressional frank" which can only be used for "Official Business".
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∙ 11y ago"Privilege" franking is a personally pen-signed or printed facsimile signature of a person with a "franking privilege" such as certain government officials (especially legislators) and others designated by law or Postal Regulations. This allows the letter or other parcel to be sent without the application of a postage stamp. In the United States this is called the "Congressional frank" which can only be used for "Official Business".
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What is senatorial benefit?
franking privilege
What is a senatorial benefit?
franking privilege
What allows members of congress to mail letters and other materials postage free by substituting their signature in place of a postage stamp?
Members of Congress have the privilege of sending mail postage-free through the Congressional franking privilege. This privilege allows them to substitute their signature in place of a postage stamp. This special privilege is granted to members as a way to facilitate their official correspondence with constituents and other government entities.
The right of members of Congress to send mail postage-free by using a signature in place of a stamp?
Franking privilege
The Franking privilege allows members of congress to?
Send correspondence to their constituents through the public mails free of charge
The right of members of congress to send mail postage-free of using a signature in place of a stamp?
Franking Privilege
What term best describes a senator ability to send mail those he or she represents for free?
The term is "franking privilege". It's described in Wikipedia.
What do you mean by Franking. Why Franking was invented and how it works?
"Franking" refers to the ability to send mail cost free without paying postage. In the US, members of Congress all enjoy a 'franking privilege" and mail sent from them using this privilege has their signature (or a facsimile of it) in the area where the stamp would normally be affixed. It was instituted in the early days of the US to allow members of Congress to communicate freely with their constituents back home without having to go to the personal expense of paying postage for the letters.
Is the franking privilege?
"Privilege" franking is a personally pen-signed or printed facsimile signature of a person with a "franking privilege" such as certain government officials (especially legislators) and others designated by law or Postal Regulations. This allows the letter or other parcel to be sent without the application of a postage stamp. In the United States this is called the "Congressional frank" which can only be used for "Official Business".
What is the franking privilege best described as?
The franking privilege is best described as the ability of certain government officials to send mail without postage. This privilege is typically granted to elected officials to communicate with their constituents.
How does the franking privilege help elected officials inform citizens about laws?
The franking privilege (free postage) allows the mailing of official notices and other information without charge. It is used by members of Congress, the President, and his cabinet members. (This is supposedly offset by payments to the USPS by Congress, but this has seldom occurred since the establishment of the independent Postal Service.)
What privilege allows members of congress to send mail without paying for postage?
franking .
