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The Presidency and Its Powers

Question 16 • CHS US Government

The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

Answer
A
to be the leader of the Senate.
B
to assign all joint committee members.
C
to act as assistant to the party leader when needed.
D
to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

Explanation

The president pro tempore is usually a senior senator who presides over the Senate when the vice president is absent. Because the position carries little day-to-day leadership power, it is mainly ceremonial. The correct choice is “to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.”

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