Chapter 13: Leadership Roles in Senate Flashcards
Who is the presiding officer, vice president, and president of senate
Kamala Harris
Only appears on the senate floor for ceremonies or to break a tie
President of Senate
“For the time being” for when the president of senate isn’t there
President of Senate Pro Tempore
Other members of majority party take turns presiding over senate
President of Senate Pro Tempore
4th in line to be president
President of Senate Pro Tempore
Holds the most seats in senate
Majority Leader
Who is the Majority Leader
Chuck Schumer
Lacks the ability to single-handedly make things happen on the floor
Majority Leader
Works with party members and minority leaders to move legislation to a vote
Majority Leader
Who is Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell
Helps shape minority party policy and devise plans to stop majority wanted laws
Minority Leader
Works with senate majority leaders to schedule business on senate floor
Minority Leader
Main duty of these assistant floor leaders is to stand in for majority and minority leaders
Majority/Minority Whips
Other duties vary depending on the needs of their party leaders
Majority/Minority Whips