Congressional Leadership: House of Representatives

Question 1

Who selects the speaker of the house?

Answer 1

The Majority of the Party

Question 2

What is the JOB of the Speaker of the House?

Answer 2

Presiding Officer of the House

Question 3

What POWER does the Speaker of the House have?

Answer 3

Decides which committee a bill goes to

Question 4

The Majority leader of the Speaker of the House leads what party?

Answer 4

Republican Party

Question 5

The Minority leader of the Speaker of the House leads what party?

Answer 5

Democratic Party

Question 6

What is the JOB of the Majority leader of the Speaker of the House?

Answer 6

Support Legislation for party and get it passed

Question 7

What is the JOB of the Minority leader of the House of Representatives?

Answer 7

Leads opposition to control majority party

Question 8

The Majority Whip is below the Majority Leader?

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The Minority Whip is below the Minority Leader?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the Job of the Minority Whip of the House of Representatives?

Answer 10

To assist the leader

• rounds up votes
• heads large group of deputy and assistant whip

Question 11

What is the JOB of the Majority Whip of the House of Representatives?

Answer 11

To assist the leader

• Rounds up Votes
• heads large group of deputy and assistant whips

Question 12

How many Congressional Districts does GA have?

Answer 12

14 Congressional Districts

Question 13

Who is Allatoona’s Congressional district 11th represented by?

Answer 13

Phil Gingrey