Congressional Leadership

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If the president of the Senate is absent, then the ___leads.

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president pro tempore

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The ____________ is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives.

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House Speaker

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_______ serve as a “Liaison” between the party leadership and the “Rank-and-file” members (all other members) and ensure all their party members are showing up to vote.

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whips

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__________ attempt to carry out the decisions/beliefs of their party, and to control which legislation (bills) come to a vote on the floor.

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majority/minority leaders

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The current Speaker of the House is

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Mike Johnson

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Which article sets up the legislative branch? Options: Article 2, Article 3, Article 4, Article 1

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Article 1

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This table identifies congressional leaders at the opening of the 109th session. Based on this information, which statement about the 109th Congress is correct?

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Republicans had more influence than Democrats about which bills to consider.

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ROLES OF THE ____________________
-presides over floor debate
-represents the majority party
-sets the agenda
Which of the following leaders correctly fills in the blank above?

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Speaker of the House

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Which of the following only votes in cases of a tie? President Pro Tempore, Vice President, Speaker of the House, House majority leader

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Vice President

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Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

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The Speaker of the House