Chapter 13: Leadership Roles in Senate

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Kamala Harris

Question 2

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

Answer 2

President of Senate

Question 3

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

Answer 3

President of Senate Pro Tempore

Question 4

Other members of majority party take turns presiding over senate

Answer 4

President of Senate Pro Tempore

Question 5

4th in line to be president

Answer 5

President of Senate Pro Tempore

Question 6

Holds the most seats in senate

Answer 6

Majority Leader

Question 7

Who is the Majority Leader

Answer 7

Mike Schumer

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Majority Leader

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Majority Leader

Question 10

Who is Minority Leader

Answer 10

Mitch McConnell

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Minority Leader

Question 12

Works with senate majority leaders to schedule business on senate floor

Answer 12

Minority Leader

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Majority/Minority Whips

Question 14

Other duties vary depending on the needs of their party leaders

Answer 14

Majority/Minority Whips