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Which is the best method for a senator to have power in making legislation?

serving on a committee

meeting with constituents

meeting with state officials

confirming federal appointments

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The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

to be the leader of the Senate.

to assign all joint committee members.

to act as assistant to the party leader when needed.

to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

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

debate, committee, Senate approval, House approval, presidential action

committee, debate, House approval, Senate approval, presidential action

committee, debate, Senate approval, House approval, presidential action

debate, Senate approval, House approval, committee, presidential action

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

A senator’s term of office is

two years.

four years.

six years.

eight years.

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

Senate Chief of Staff

Senate Committee Chairs

Senate Majority Leader

Senate Majority Whip

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.

How many senators represent each state?

two

three

four

five

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