The Senate

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Senate Majority Leader

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

two years.

Question 3

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

Question 4

A senator’s term of office is

Revolt · Accepted Answer

six years.

Question 5

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 6

A senator can delay or impede a bill by

Revolt · Accepted Answer

using a filibuster.

Question 7

Which statement correctly describes the Senate?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

Question 9

How many senators represent each state?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

two

Question 10

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Senate Majority Leader

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