The Senate

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.

Which statement correctly describes the Senate? It's the lower chamber of Congress and has one hundred members. It's the upper chamber of Congress and has one hundred members. It's the lower chamber of Congress and has four hundred thirty-five members. It's the upper chamber of Congress and has four hundred thirty-five members.

Read Vice President Aaron Burr's quote about the Senate. [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. What was Burr most likely saying about the Senate? The Senate can be counted on to encourage rebellion and discord. The Senate is the lower house not just in name, but in action. The Senate is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government. The Senate can exist without the need for another arm of Congress.

The leader of the Senate is the sergeant at arms. the majority party whip. the majority party leader. the president of the Senate.

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.

Whose power in the Senate is equal to the power of the Speaker of the House? president pro tempore president of the Senate majority leader majority whip

Which statement is true about joint committees? They are permanent, dedicated to working on a specific kind of bill. They are primarily investigative, performing research and impact studies. They contain members of both major political parties. They are controlled by members of the majority party.

Which is the proper hierarchy of leadership roles in the Senate from lowest to highest? president pro tempore, president of the Senate, majority whip, majority leader majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate majority whip, president pro tempore, majority leader, president of the Senate president pro tempore, majority whip, president of the Senate, majority leader

Why is cloture very difficult to achieve? Senators are famous for their debating prowess and would not easily give up to cloture. The two-thirds vote of the Senate is almost impossible to attain. Cloture can only be achieved by a three-fifths vote, and parties don't usually have that kind of majority. Senators usually wish to continue the discussion, and work hard to prevent members from voting for cloture.

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