What are the different kinds of presiding officers in the Senate, and what is the difference between them?
What will be an ideal response?
The constitutional president of the Senate is the vice president (VP) of the United States, but he rarely presides over the Senate, except in the case of ceremonial occasions or breaking a tie vote. The president pro tempore is the majority party senator with the longest continuous service and presides over the Senate in the absence of the VP. Finally, junior members of the majority party may preside in one-hour stints each day to help them become more familiar with Senate rules and procedures. Students should also mention the Senate majority leader since this person holds the most leadership authority.
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A. California B. Florida C. Montana D. Colorado
A small group of extremely liberal Democrats is most likely to have an outsized impact in which of these situations?
a. A closed primary is used to select the Democratic Party's nominees for office. b. Voting rules are shifted from single-member plurality to proportional representation. c. New electoral rules are adopted to allow Democrats to vote in Republican primaries. d. An alternative voting system is used for the general election between a Democrat and a Republican.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is a political policy that benefits a small group at the expense of the public?
A) Majoritarian politics B) Pork Barrel Politics C) Client Politics D) Entrepreneurial politics