Article IV of the Constitution obliges the federal government to ensure that all states adhere to republican principles.

Some of the responsibilities of the __________ in the House and Senate are to assist in keeping track of party members, pressuring members to vote the party line, and ensuring members' attendance at important role calls

a. majority leaders b. majority whips c. committee chairs d. presidents pro tempore

Senators are elected to serve

a. Two-year terms b. Three-year terms c. Four-year terms d. Six-year terms