Topic 4.5

Front

If the president of the Senate is absent, then the ___leads.

Back

president pro tempore

Front

Who is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives?

Back

House Speaker

Front

_______ serve as a “Liaison” between the party leadership and the “Rank-and-file” members (all other members) and ensure all their party members are showing up to vote.

Back

whips

Front

__________ attempt to carry out the decisions/beliefs of their party, and to control which legislation (bills) come to a vote on the floor.

Back

majority/minority leaders

Front

Which of the following only votes in cases of a tie? President Pro Tempore, President of the Senate (Vice President), Speaker of the House, House majority leader

Back

President of the Senate (Vice President)

Front

How often are leadership positions in the House of Representatives elected?

Back

Every 2 Years

Front

What other position does the President of the Senate hold?

Back

Vice President of the United States

Front

If the party majority is lost in the House of Representatives in the next election, what current position held by the other party would most likely be chosen to be the new Speaker of the House?

Back

Minority Leader

Front

Control over what goes on in Congress, including the law making process and committee work always belongs to the ______ party.

Back

majority

Front

What person does the Constitution add to the Senate's leadership who is not a Senator? Options: the Speaker of the House, the President Pro Tempore, the President of the Senate, the President of the US

Back

the President of the Senate