Government - Ch. 5 Chapter Summary Page Questions

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What is the role of the Speaker of the House?

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To be the most powerful leader and presiding officer of the House

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How many members are required for a quorum in the House of Representatives?

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218

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What is the primary function of the Rules Committee in the House?

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To direct the flow of major legislation

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Explain the process by which a bill becomes a law in the House of Representatives.

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It is placed on a House Calendar after moving through the appropriate committee.

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What is the role of the majority leader in the Senate?

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To guide the party’s bills through the Senate

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Describe the function of a filibuster in the Senate.

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To stall a bill and prevent a vote on it

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What is required to end a filibuster in the Senate?

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A cloture resolution with at least 60 votes

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Analyze the impact of the president pro tempore's role in the Senate.

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They primarily preside over the Senate in the vice president's absence.

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What is the significance of unanimous consent in the Senate?

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It sets aside formal rules to consider a bill from the calendar.

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Evaluate the role of the majority whip in the House of Representatives.

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To assist the majority leader in managing the party's legislative program