Asked by Kenneth Alviar on Jun 17, 2024
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Who has the MOST real power in the Senate?
A) the president of the Senate
B) the majority and minority leaders
C) the Senate president pro tempore
D) the chair of the Rules Committee
Senate President Pro Tempore
A senior member of the majority party in the U.S. Senate who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President.
Majority And Minority Leaders
The elected leaders of the party with the most seats and the party with the second most seats in a legislative body, respectively.
- Comprehend the positions, obligations, and approaches of party leadership and participants in the context of legislative operations.
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Carissa HardenJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The majority and minority leaders have the most real power in the Senate as they are responsible for setting the agenda, deciding which bills are brought up for debate, and determining the timing of votes. They also have the power to negotiate with the President and the other party's leaders to reach compromises on important issues. The president of the Senate (who is also the Vice President of the United States) only has the power to break ties, the Senate president pro tempore is mostly a ceremonial role, and the chair of the Rules Committee has a limited role in setting the Senate's agenda.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the positions, obligations, and approaches of party leadership and participants in the context of legislative operations.