#08 CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP: CRASH COURSE GOVERNMENT AND POLITI

Who is elected as the Speaker of the House?

• The most senior member of the House

• The member with the most votes from the public

• The member elected by the majority party

• The oldest member of the House

What is the primary role of the Majority Whip in the House?

• To choose committee members

• To ensure members vote according to party lines

• To oversee financial contributions

• To manage the party's media relations

Which committee is influential in deciding how debate is conducted in the House?

• The House Rules Committee

• The House Majority Committee

• The House Minority Committee

• The Senate Rules Committee

Why is party control significant in Congress?

• It determines the budget of the Congress

• It influences the legislative agenda and committee control

• It selects the President of the United States

• It decides the location of the Congress meetings

What effect did the Tea Party have on Congressional leadership in 2011?

• They caused difficulties in setting a clear agenda

• They supported the Speaker's agenda fully

• They unified the Congressional leadership

• They increased the popularity of Congress