Congressional Leadership

Congressional Leadership

Leaders and Committees

Multiple Choice

Which party currently controls the House of Representatives?

• Democrats

• Republicans

Multiple Choice

If the President and Vice President were to die in office, who would be next in line?

• Kamala Harris

• Donald Trump

• Nancy Pelosi

Multiple Choice

If there is a tied vote in the Senate the President of the Senate can break it. Who gets to break the vote today?

• Joe Biden

• Mitch McConnel

• Kamala Harris

• Nancy Pelosi

Multiple Choice

If the Democrats won the majority of Senate seats, who would be the MINORITY?

• Democrats

• Republicans

Multiple Choice

Who is currently the most powerful individual in the Senate?

• Chuck Schumer

• Mitch McConnel

• Kamala Harris

Multiple Choice

A permanent committee that oversees legislation in general areas is called a...

• Standing Committee

• Laying Committee

• Select Committee

Fill in the Blank

A _________ Committee would be formed between both Chambers in reaction to some emergency or important events.