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The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is to be the leader of the Senate. to serve as presiding officer if the vice president cannot. to act as assistant to the party leader when needed. to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

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The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is to be the leader of the Senate. to serve as presiding officer if the vice president cannot. to act as assistant to the party leader when needed. to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

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D

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Which best describes one of a senator's roles as a lawmaker? serving on a committee meeting with constituents meeting with state officials representing state interests

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A

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Which describes a difference between the duties of House members and the duties of Senate members? House members serve on committees while Senate members only serve on boards. House members meet with their constituents while Senate members only meet with other Senate members. Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests. Senate members hire and manage their staff while House members have no staff to manage.

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C

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The leader of the Senate is the sergeant at arms. the majority party whip. the majority party leader. the president of the Senate.

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C

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Every __________ one-third of all Senate seats are up for election. single year. two years. four years. six years.

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B

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How are the Senate leaders chosen? They are appointed by the president of the Senate. They are elected within each party. They are elected by the whole Senate. They are appointed by the president pro tempore.

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B

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Which statement about the Senate's role in federal appointments is correct? The Senate must approve the appointment by a vote of two-thirds of the Senate. The Senate recruits and interviews candidates for federal appointments. The Senate hires investigators to determine a nominee's qualifications. The Senate can approve or deny an appointment without explanation.

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D

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What happens if the House and Senate versions of a bill are different? The differences immediately cause the bill to die and it doesn't go any farther. The House and Senate try to work out differences in a conference committee. Each version is voted on in a joint session with all members of the House and Senate. The Senate can pass its version by majority vote, and the bill then goes to the president.

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B

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Which group or individual within the Senate has the most power over what legislation is put on the agenda and whether it is passed? the standing committee reviewing the bill the majority party the minority party the president pro tempore

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B

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Whose power in the Senate is equal to the power of the Speaker of the House? president pro tempore president of the Senate majority leader majority whip

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C

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