Question

What term is used for a legal document which proposes a series of reasons, each beginning with Whereas..., for following a particular course of action?

a resolution
a law
a contract
a petition

Answer 1

the correct answer is a resolution.. got it from my assignment on o dysseyware

Answer 2

In a contract a whereas clause is an introductory statement that means "considering that" or "that being the case." The clause explains the reasons for the execution of the contract and, in some cases, describes its purpose.