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Worksheets🏰Structure and Leadership👑 of Congress👥
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who is the Leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the US
Vice President of the United States
Speaker of the House
President of the House
Who is the Leader of the Senate?
Speaker of the US
Vice President of the United States
Speaker of the House
President of the House
Currently, who has the majority leadership in the House?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Both
Neither
Currently, who has the minority leadership in the house?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Both
Neither
What other leadership positions belong to the democratic leadership?
House Conference Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
House Caucus Chair and Vice-Chair
National Congressional Committee Chairman
Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman
House Policy Committee Chairman
What two roles belong to both parties (minus majority/minority)
Speaker of the House
Representatives
House Leader
House Whip
How many people in the Senate are not part of the Senate political parties?
6
7
8
9
10
Which party do the following people fall under in the Senate?
Vice President, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms, Parliamentarian, Secretary for the Majority, Secretary for the Minority, Chaplain, and the Senators
Republican
Neither
Democratic
Both
Which party do the following people fall under in the Senate?
Senate Majority Leader, Senate Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Senate Conference Chairman, Senate Policy Committee Chairman, National Senatorial Committee Chairman
Republican
Neither
Democratic
Both
Which party do the following people fall under in the Senate?
Senate Minority Leader, Senate Minority Whip, Senate Conference Secretary, Senate Policy Committee Chairman Steering and Outreach Committee Chairman, Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman
Republican
Neither
Democratic
Both
This role in government usually develops the majority caucus agenda with the principal leaders. Who is . . .
President Pro Tempore
Majority Caucus Chair
Minority Caucus Chair
Speaker of the House
President of the Senate
Main roles are to look over caucus meetings and works with the minority leader with policy development. Who is . . .
President Pro Tempore
Majority Caucus Chair
Minority Caucus Chair
Speaker of the House
President of the Senate
Main leader of the House or Assembly; Looks over daily sessions of House or Assembly and maintains order. Who is . . .
President Pro Tempore
Majority Caucus Chair
Minority Caucus Chair
Speaker of the House
President of the Senate
Main roles of this leader is to be a substitute for the president, if the president is absent and usually works with the president . Who is . . .
President Pro Tempore
Majority Caucus Chair
Minority Caucus Chair
Speaker of the House
President of the Senate
Main leader of the Senate; Appoints committee and chair members and maintain a peaceful and orderly government. Who is . . .
President Pro Tempore
Majority Caucus Chair
Minority Caucus Chair
Speaker of the House
President of the Senate
Main roles of Majority Leader is to lead speaker for the majority party during floor debates and assists president or speaker with program development. Who is . . .
Majority Whip
Minority Leader
Minority Whip
Majority Leader
Assists minority leader, counts votes, and ensures attendance of minority party members. Who is . . .
Majority Whip
Minority Leader
Minority Whip
Majority Leader
Assists the floor leader, ensure member attendance, and looks over caucus meetings. Who is . . .
Majority Whip
Minority Leader
Minority Whip
Majority Leader
Principle leader of the Minority caucus; Responsible for developing the minority position and negotiating with the majority party. Who is . . .
Majority Whip
Minority Leader
Minority Whip
Majority Leader
What is a Congressional Committee?
An executive sub-organization
A judicial sub-organization
A legislative sub-organization
What do Congressional Committees NOT do?
Monitor ongoing governmental operations
Create and enforce laws on Congress
Identify issues suitable for legislative review
Gather and evaluate information
Recommend courses of action for the senate
What are the requirements to run for Senate?
25 years of age
30 years of age
9 years a citizen of US
7 years as citizen of US
Must live in state in which they are elected
What are the requirements to run for House?
25 years of age
30 years of age
9 years a citizen of US
7 years as citizen of US
Must live in state in which they are elected
The local legislative branch, City Council, consists of . . .
The (Vice) Mayor of Virginia Beach
The (Vice) President of Virginia Beach
Council Member for whole city
Council Members for each district
The state legislative branch, the General Assembly, consists of . . .
Virginia Senate - 40 Members
Virginia Senate - 100 Members
House of Delegates - 40 Members
House of Delegates - 100 Members
