What does a waiver from the Rules Committee accomplish?
a. Requires an up-or-down vote after 3 hours of debate on the floor of the House
b. Sets aside technical violations of the rules to allow bills to reach the floor
c. Waives the requirement of tax bills originating in the House
d. Forces a committee to report a bill favorably
b. Sets aside technical violations of the rules to allow bills to reach the floor
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When diplomats make a formal statement to a foreign government, this is called a(n):
A. diplomatic cable B. démarche C. executive agreement D. treaty E. ultimatum
Which congressional leaders have the following duties? 1 . Work with their respective party leaders regarding their legislative programs 2 . Generate support for their own party's position on legislation 3 . Promote party cohesion 4 . Gather member for votes and calls quorum of members in order to do business
a. Whips b. Minority leaders c. Majority leaders d. Presidents of the Senate