Spoon Congress Leadership

Open Ended

Why is it important for Congress to have distinct leadership roles such as Speaker of the House, Majority Leader, and Whip?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key functions of congressional committees?

• Division of labor

• Bill creation and review

• Oversight and investigation

• Presiding over Senate sessions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of congressional committees?

• Drafting and reviewing bills

• Monitoring how laws are implemented

• Presiding over House sessions

• Holding hearings to gather information

Fill in the Blank

The ____________ of the House presides over House sessions, appoints committee members, and is second in the line of presidential succession.

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about congressional leadership or committees, or is there a topic you would like to explore further?

Multiple Choice

Who is the current Senate Majority Leader (119th Congress)?

• Chuck Schumer

• Mitch McConnell

• John Thune

• Dick Durbin