Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Organization of Congress

House Speaker- the chief officer of the House of Representatives and can influence agenda, legislations, and member positions
Majority Leader- the elected leader of the party that holds the majority of seats in the House or Senate. He is subordinate under the Speaker.
Minority Leader- the elected leader of the party that hold the minority seats in the House or Senate
Majority Whip- elected individual to relay voting information and line up the majority party members on votes
Minority Whip- elected individual to relay voting information and line up the minority party member on votes

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