Legislative Branch Leadership

What is the title of the person who leads the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

• Senate President

Who presides over the Senate when the Vice President is absent?

• House Speaker

• President Pro Tempore

• Minority Leader

Who leads the majority party in the Senate?

• Senate Majority Leader

• Speaker of the House

• Senate Whip

What is the main job of party whips in Congress?

• Write new laws

• Lead committee meetings

• Count votes and ensure party members attend important votes

What does the Minority Leader do in Congress?

• Runs all committee meetings

• Leads the party with fewer members

• Makes all final decisions

What is an important job of the President Pro Tempore?

• Presiding over the Senate when the Vice President is away

• Writing all laws

• Leading the House

Who sets the legislative agenda in the House?

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• Supreme Court

What is an important role of leadership in Congress?

• Making all decisions alone

• Running the Supreme Court

• Organizing and scheduling legislative work

Who helps new members of Congress learn their jobs?

• The President

• Supreme Court Justices

• Party Leaders

Who sets the legislative agenda in the House?

• The Speaker of the House

• Committee Chairs

• The President