The Senate

Question 1

Which statement correctly describes the Senate?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

A senator’s term of office is

Revolt · Accepted Answer

six years.

Question 3

What happens if the House and Senate versions of a bill are different?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The House and Senate try to work out differences in a conference committee.

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Senate Majority Leader

Question 5

The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Senate Majority Leader

Question 7

best

Revolt · Accepted Answer

serving on a committee

Question 8

Which statement is true about joint committees?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They contain members from both political parties.

Question 9

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 10

How many senators represent each state?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

two

The Senate Answers