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crazycityslicker

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The vice president's role in the Senate is to:
 
  a. lead the Senate from behind-the-scenes.
  b. help the Senate set their policy direction.
  c. cast the tie-breaking vote in tie votes.
  d. help to draft legislation on major issues.
  e. sit in the background and have not role in the decision making process.

Question 2

How much power does the majority leader of the Senate have to influence the vote of a Senator from his/her party?
 
  a. None.
  b. Absolute.
  c. Some power on small issues, but none on major issues.
  d. Some power on major issues, but none on small issues.
  e. Only the power of personal persuasion.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

e



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