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Legislative Leadership

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name

Class

Date

Do the House of Reps & the Senate operate independently?

Sometimes

Yes

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

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

10.

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

11.

What does The President Pro Temp preside over?

House

Senate

Supreme Court

Cabinet

12.

What are Committee Chairpersons?

Individuals chosen to lead a specific committee within an organization or group.

Individuals selected to lead a specific department within an organization

Volunteers who assist with administrative tasks in a committee

Members who attend committee meetings but do not have specific roles

13.

How are Committee Chairpersons selected?

Nomination by committee members and seniority.

Inheritance from previous chairperson

Appointment by the general public

Selection by random draw

14.

What are the roles of Committee Chairpersons?

Taking minutes during meetings

Providing financial support to the committee

Leading meetings, setting agendas, delegating tasks, communication, ensuring goals are met.

Creating social media content for the committee

15.

What is a Standing Committee?

A Standing Committee is a temporary committee that only meets once.

A Standing Committee is a committee that has no specific tasks assigned to it.

A Standing Committee is a permanent committee that is established to handle specific task.

A Standing Committee is a committee that is dissolved after completing its tasks.

16.

How many standing committees are there?

17.

What is a Conference Committee?

A Conference Committee is a temporary committee formed to resolve differences in House and Senate versions of a bill

A Conference Committee is a committee that deals with judicial appointments.

A Conference Committee is a committee that only focuses on international relations.

A Conference Committee is a permanent committee that oversees all legislative bills.

18.

What is a Subcommittee?

A Subcommittee is a smaller section of a committee used for very specific tasks.

A Subcommittee is only part of the House of Reps.

A Subcommittee is only part of the Senate.

19.

What is a Joint Committee?

A Joint Committee is a committee made up of members of both chambers of a bicameral legislature.

A Joint Committee is a committee made up of members of the judicial branch.

A Joint Committee is a committee made up of members of the executive branch.

A Joint Committee is a committee made up of members of only one chamber of a bicameral legislature.

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Legislative Leadership

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

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