The Senate

Question 1

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 2

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 3

best

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serving on a committee

Question 4

How are the Senate leaders chosen?

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They are elected within each party.

Question 5

Which statement correctly describes the Senate?

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There are a total of one hundred members of the Senate.

Question 6

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

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the Senate Majority Leader

Question 7

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 8

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

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the Senate conducts the impeachment trial.

Question 9

A senator’s term of office is

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six years.

Question 10

Which statement is true about joint committees?

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They contain members from both political parties.

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