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swpotter12

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Leadership positions in Congress, such as Speaker of the House, are determined by
 
  a. appointments by the president, which are confirmed by Congress.
  b. the results of the nationwide elections.
  c. the preferences of the state legislatures.
  d. the laws that dictate who will be in the leadership positions.
  e. the elected members of Congress.

Question 2

What characteristic of the Senate is attributed to its small size relative to the House of Representatives?
 
  a. debate tends to be more civil and camaraderie between individuals more important
  b. debate tends to take less time and bills are passed with greater speed and efficiency
  c. the committees tend to be less responsive to what is actually happening in America
  d. debate tends to be more heated and partisanship plays a significant role in votes
  e. party lines are virtually absent and logrolling rarely occurs



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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