Legislative Leadership

Do the House of Reps & the Senate operate independently?

• Sometimes
• Yes
• No
• Rarely

What party does the Speaker Of The House comes from?

• Minority party in the House of Representatives
• Independent party
• Green party
• Majority party in the House of Representatives

What are the duties of the Speaker of the House?

• Judging legal cases, interpreting the Constitution, and appointing Supreme Court justices
• Writing legislation, approving bills, and signing laws
• Presiding over the House of Representatives, maintaining order during debates, deciding who may speak, and enforcing the rules of the House.
• Leading the Senate, overseeing foreign policy, and managing the military

What is a Floor Leader?

• A Floor Leader is a chef in charge of preparing meals for the legislative body
• A Floor Leader is a member of a legislative body who represents their party and manages the legislative process on the floor.
• A Floor Leader is a professional dancer who entertains during legislative sessions
• A Floor Leader is a janitor responsible for cleaning the legislative building

How long is the job of a Floor Leader?

• For the length of a legislative session (usually) 2 years.

• Indefinitely
• Until the next election
• For a maximum of 6 months

Does the Majority Leader have less influence than the Minority leader?

• Yes
• No

Where do the Majority & Minority Leader positions exist?

• House of Reps

• Senate

• Both House & Senate

What is a Party Whip?

• A Party Whip is a person that only works on campaigns and elections

• A Party Whip is an intern position in Congress that helps with taking roll on votes.

• A Party Whip is a member of a political party in Congress responsible for attendance during votes.

Who is The President of the Senate?

• Speaker of the House
• Vice President of the United States
• Secretary of State
• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

When can the president of the Senate vote?

• When the Senate is in recess
• When the president is absent
• In the case of a tie
• When the president is ill