Chapter 13: Leadership Roles in Senate Flashcards

1
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Who is the presiding officer, vice president, and president of senate

A

Kamala Harris

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2
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Only appears on the senate floor for ceremonies or to break a tie

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President of Senate

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3
Q

“For the time being” for when the president of senate isn’t there

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President of Senate Pro Tempore

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4
Q

Other members of majority party take turns presiding over senate

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President of Senate Pro Tempore

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5
Q

4th in line to be president

A

President of Senate Pro Tempore

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6
Q

Holds the most seats in senate

A

Majority Leader

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7
Q

Who is the Majority Leader

A

Chuck Schumer

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8
Q

Lacks the ability to single-handedly make things happen on the floor

A

Majority Leader

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9
Q

Works with party members and minority leaders to move legislation to a vote

A

Majority Leader

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10
Q

Who is Minority Leader

A

Mitch McConnell

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11
Q

Helps shape minority party policy and devise plans to stop majority wanted laws

A

Minority Leader

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12
Q

Works with senate majority leaders to schedule business on senate floor

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Minority Leader

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13
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Main duty of these assistant floor leaders is to stand in for majority and minority leaders

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Majority/Minority Whips

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14
Q

Other duties vary depending on the needs of their party leaders

A

Majority/Minority Whips

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