Congressional Leadership Crash Course

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Majority Whip

• The Vice President

• The President

What is the role of the majority leader in the Senate?

• To be the spokesperson for the minority party

• To preside over the Senate sessions

• To lead the majority party in the Senate

• To assign members to committees

How do congressional leaders use committee assignments?

• To decide the President's agenda

• To control the media

• To reward or punish members

• To manage the Senate sessions

Why do congressional leaders have greater media access?

• Because they are more popular

• Because they have more power

• Because they are first-term congressmen

• Because they are from Upstate New York

What is one way political parties influence Congress?

• By choosing the President

• By providing a framework for cooperation

• By organizing elections

• By controlling the media