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Question 1

Which describes a difference between the duties of House members and the duties of Senate members?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests.

Question 2

When trying officials who have been impeached by the House of Representatives,

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Senate conducts the impeachment trial.

Question 3

Which statement about the Senate’s role in federal appointments is correct?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Senate can approve or deny an appointment without explanation.

Question 4

How are the Senate leaders chosen?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They are elected within each party.

Question 5

Which statement is true about joint committees?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They are primarily investigative, performing research and impact studies.

Question 6

Which statement describes the majority party’s power when it comes to Senate committees?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.

Question 7

How many senators represent each state?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

two

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate

Question 9

The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

Revolt · Accepted Answer

approve international treaties.

Question 10

Which group or individual within the Senate has the most power over what legislation is put on the agenda and whether it is passed?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the majority party

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