The Senate

Question 1

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

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the majority party

Question 2

Who is the acting floor leader and most powerful member of the Senate?

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the Senate Majority Leader

Question 3

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

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the Senate conducts the impeachment trial.

Question 4

[The Senate] is a sanctuary; a citadel of law, of order, and of liberty; and it is here - it is here, in this exalted refuge; here, if anywhere, will resistance be made to the storms of political phrensy and the silent arts of corruption.

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The Senate is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government.

Question 5

Whose power in the Senate is most similar to the power of the Speaker of the House?

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Senate Majority Leader

Question 6

How are the Senate leaders chosen?

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They are elected within each party.

Question 7

best

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serving on a committee

Question 8

Every __________ one-third of all Senate seats are up for election.

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two years.

Question 9

The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

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to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

Question 10

Which statement is true about joint committees?

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They contain members from both political parties.

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