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A senator can delay or impede a bill by

using a filibuster.

invoking cloture.

calling for a vote.

impeaching the bill’s creator.

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Every __________ one-third of all Senate seats are up for election.

single year.

two years.

four years.

six years.

How many senators represent each state?

two

three

four

five

Which statement correctly describes the Senate?

There are a total of fifty members of the Senate.

There are a total of one hundred members of the Senate.

The number of Senators is determined by state population.

Senators serve a two year term.

Which is the proper hierarchy of leadership roles in the Senate from lowest to highest?

president pro tempore, president of the Senate, majority whip, majority leader

majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate

majority whip, president pro tempore, majority leader, president of the Senate

president pro tempore, majority whip, president of the Senate, majority leader

The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

to be the leader of the Senate.

to assign all joint committee members.

to act as assistant to the party leader when needed.

to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

Which is the proper order of a bill becoming a law after it is introduced in the Senate?

debate, committee, Senate approval, House approval, presidential action

committee, debate, House approval, Senate approval, presidential action

committee, debate, Senate approval, House approval, presidential action

debate, Senate approval, House approval, committee, presidential action

Who is the acting floor leader and most powerful member of the Senate?

the Sergeant at Arms

the Majority Party Whip

the Senate Majority Leader

the President of the Senate

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