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Section 1

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The most powerful member of the Senate is

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

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Which group within the Senate has the most power over legislation?

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the committee that reviews the bill the majority party the minority party the members who vote on the bill

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One-third of the Senate is elected every

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single year. two years. four years. six years.

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Which is the proper hierarchy of leadership roles in the Senate from lowest to highest?

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a. president pro tempore, president of the Senate, majority whip, majority leader b. majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate c. majority whip, president pro tempore, majority leader, president of the Senate d. president pro tempore, majority whip, president of the Senate, majority leader

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Which Senate committee is equally staffed by both parties?

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the standing committee the select committee the joint committee the special committee

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Whose power in the Senate is equal to the power of the Speaker of the House?

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president pro tempore president of the Senate majority leader majority whip

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Which is the proper order of a bill becoming a law after it is introduced in the Senate?

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a. debate, committee, Senate approval, House approval, presidential action b. committee, debate, House approval, Senate approval, presidential action c. committee, debate, Senate approval, House approval, presidential action d. debate, Senate approval, House approval, committee, presidential action

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Which statement correctly describes the Senate?

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a. It's the lower chamber of Congress and has one hundred members. b. It's the upper chamber of Congress and has one hundred members. c. It's the lower chamber of Congress and has four hundred thirty-five members. d. It's the upper chamber of Congress and has four hundred thirty-five members.

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What happens if the House and Senate versions of a bill are different?

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a. The differences immediately cause the bill to die and it doesn't go any farther. b. The House and Senate try to work out differences in a conference committee. c. Each version is voted on in a joint House/Senate meeting. d. The Senate can pass its version by majority vote and the bill then goes to the president.

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How are the Senate leaders chosen?

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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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