AP GOV -Unit 2 - Congress - Lessons 1 to 3

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One of the few congressional leaders named in the U.S. Constitution, this person is the de facto leader of the majority party in the House and holds significant power. Additionally, the line of succession places this person second in line for the Presidency.

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Speaker of the House

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The Vice President of the United States has a constitutional role in the United States Senate. What is this Senate title?

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President of the Senate

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Senator Patty Murray of Washington currently holds this ceremonial position as the most senior member of the majority party.

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President Pro Tempore

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This leadership position holds the most power in the U.S. Senate. As the chief legislator, this person sets the legislative calendar and determines which bills reach the floor for debate and which ones do not.

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Senate Majority Leader

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This party leadership position leads the party with the least seats in both the House and the Senate.

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Minority Leader

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Permanent committees that are focused on a particular policy area are called:

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Standing committees

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Considered one of the most powerful committees in the House, this committee, which determines the tax policy for the United States, is coveted by members.

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Ways and Means

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A permanent committee that unites members from both the House and the Senate to manage certain items is known as...

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Joint Committee

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A temporary committee that handles a particular issue or investigation is a ...

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Select committee

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When members of the House and Senate meet to reconcile similar bills for passage in both chambers, this is known as a...

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Conference committee