Most of the work of Congress gets done on Capitol Hill. This is
where the Capitol building is located and where the Library of
Congress is.
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Which is the first task of the house of representatives after it is called to order
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to choose a speaker of the house
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Who decides when a bill can be taken from the calendar and discussed on the house floor
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The Rules Committee decides when a bill is taken from the
calendar and discussed on the House floor.
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What are some of the main officers of each political party in congress and what do these officers do
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Majority Leader & assistant -- Chairman of the party caucus.
In the house the Leader of the majority party is usually elected
Speaker.
Whip & assistant - responsible for counting votes before a
bill hits the floor & changing minds (arm twisting) of
recalcitrant party members to vote the party line.
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Where does most of the work in congress get done
Most of the work of Congress gets done on Capitol Hill. This is
where the Capitol building is located and where the Library of
Congress is.
Which is the first task of the house of representatives after it is called to order
to choose a speaker of the house
Who decides when a bill can be taken from the calendar and discussed on the house floor
The Rules Committee decides when a bill is taken from the
calendar and discussed on the House floor.
What are some of the main officers of each political party in congress and what do these officers do
This is by no means comprehensive, but here's a start:
Majority Leader & assistant -- Chairman of the party caucus.
In the house the Leader of the majority party is usually elected
Speaker.
Whip & assistant - responsible for counting votes before a
bill hits the floor & changing minds (arm twisting) of
recalcitrant party members to vote the party line.