Question

1. in both houses, the party with fewer members is called the __________ party.
2. which party in both houses gets to pick the speaker of the house and the president pro temp? __________
3. list the duties of the speaker of the house:

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1. the president of the senate (vice president of the u.s.) cannot ________ and can ________
2. after the speaker of the house of representatives, who are the most important officers? __________. why?

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1. what are whips and what are they supposed to do?

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1. how many bills are introduced to congress in a term? __________
2. what has the senate and the house of representatives set up in order to deal with the many bills? __________
3. who can draw up a bill?

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1. who can introduce a bill to congress? __________
2. how does a member of the house of representatives introduce a bill?

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1. how does a senator introduce a bill?

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1. how many standing committees are there in the house? ________ in the senate? ________
2. give an example of a standing committee. ________ & ________

Explanation:

These answers are based on the structure and procedures of the U.S. Congress. The majority party has more power in terms of leadership positions. The Speaker of the House has multiple administrative and representational duties. Whips are important for party discipline. Committees are crucial for processing the large number of bills introduced, and each house has a set number of standing committees with different functions.

Answer:

1. Minority
2. The majority party
3. Preside over the House, manage legislative business, represent the House in relations with other branches, and enforce House rules.
4. Vote except to break a tie; preside over the Senate
5. The majority and minority leaders. They lead their respective parties in the House and play key - roles in setting the legislative agenda and managing party discipline.
6. Whips are party officials. Their role is to ensure party members attend sessions and vote according to the party line.
7. Thousands of bills are introduced to Congress in a term.
8. Committees
9. Any member of Congress, the President, or an individual or group can draft a bill (though only members of Congress can introduce it).
10. A member of Congress
11. A member of the House of Representatives places the bill in the hopper (a box on the House clerk's desk).
12. A Senator can introduce a bill by placing it on the Senate desk or by formally presenting it on the Senate floor.
13. There are 20 standing committees in the House and 16 in the Senate.
14. House: Ways and Means Committee; Senate: Finance Committee