Both chambers of Congress, and both majority and minority parties in the chambers, choose a member who has the responsibility to keep track of how party members are planning to vote on upcoming legislation and to work with party members to keep the party in unison. This party leadership position is called the ________________.
A) sergeant at arms
B) committee chair
C) whip
D) president pro tempore
E) clerk
Q. 2The political influence of interest groups is enhanced when
A) political parties are strong.
B) they are well represented within the structure of government.
C) its views were consistent with a narrow segment of society.
D) government structure is strong.
Q. 3The Constitution prescribes the ________ as the presiding officer in the U.S. Senate.
A) the majority whip of the senate
B) the president pro tempore of the senate
C) the vice president of the United States.
D) the clerk of the senate.
E) the secretary of state.
Q. 4An interest group with substantial financial resources, sizable membership, unity, and a competent leadership
A) would be mistrusted by the legislative leadership.
B) has no more influence over the legislative process than any other group of citizens.
C) will be able to exert virtually limitless pressure on governmental decision makers.
D) is prevented from obtaining its policy preferences because of the Ethics Act.
Q. 5The ________ enjoys special power in the Senate, with the responsibility of making assignments to committees.
A) majority whip of the senate
B) president pro tempore of the senate
C) vice president of the United States
D) clerk of the senate
E) majority leader
Q. 6Which of the following is common in the last days of an election campaign?
A) Campaign laws are changed without public notice.
B) Interest groups make last minute contributions to campaigns.
C) Candidates change their positions on key issues.
D) Courts hear challenges to candidate qualifications.
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