Congressional Leadership Flashcard

Front

What position is considered the most influential/powerful in the Senate? Options: President Pro Tempore, Majority Leader, President of the Senate, Speaker

Back

Majority Leader

Front

What Congressional Leadership position is responsible for making sure that Congressmembers stay "in-line" with the party vote?

Back

Whips

Front

How often are leadership positions in the House of Representatives elected?

Back

Every 2 Years

Front

What other position does the President of the Senate hold?

Back

Vice President of the United States

Front

What position in the Senate only votes in tie-breakers?

Back

President of the Senate

Front

What position conducts the business of the Senate when the President of the Senate is not present?

Back

President Pro-Tempore

Front

What is the most influential/powerful position in the House of Representatives?

Back

Speaker of the House

Front

What Congressional Leadership position is responsible for scheduling the business in the Senate?

Back

Majority Leader

Front

If the party majority is lost in the House of Representatives in the next election, what current position held by the other party would most likely be chosen to be the new Speaker of the House? Options: Majority Leader, Minority Whip, Incumbent Congressmember, Minority Leader

Back

Minority Leader

Front

What leadership position is most active in scheduling the business of the House of Representatives?

Back

Speaker of the House