Question 1

The Speaker of the House can be elected to a maximum of one term (two years).

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The Speaker of the House can be elected to multiple terms, as there is no term limit for this position.

Question 2

Since the 1890s, the House has been run by majority rule with limited rights for the minority party to delay legislation.

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The House of Representatives operates under majority rule, with the majority party controlling the legislative agenda and procedures, limiting the minority party's ability to delay legislation.

Question 3

Compared to legislative leaders in most other democracies in the world, Congressional party leaders have more tools to induce party loyalty.

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Congressional party leaders in the U.S. have fewer tools to enforce party discipline compared to leaders in parliamentary systems, where party loyalty is often stronger due to mechanisms like party lists and the ability to call for elections.

Question 4

In today's individualistic Senate, party leaders are expected to serve members' personal needs and help advance their individual agendas.

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In the modern Senate, party leaders often focus on catering to the personal needs and agendas of individual senators to maintain support and cohesion within the party, reflecting a more individualistic approach.

Question 5

Party leaders are prohibited from publicizing partisan views in the media because of their official positions in government.

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Party leaders are not prohibited from publicizing partisan views in the media; they often do so to promote their party's agenda and policies.

Question 6

What are the different kinds of presiding officers in the Senate, and what is the difference between them?

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Question 7

What is the difference between institutional maintenance and party maintenance?

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Question 8

Why does the United States have a two-party system where it is difficult for third parties to gain prominence?

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Question 9

What are omnibus bills and why do party leaders prefer them?

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Question 10

What are the major similarities and differences between party caucuses/conferences and informal party groups?

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Question 11

What are some of the tools party leaders have for encouraging party unity and discipline?

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Question 12

Why is mobilizing a winning coalition to pass legislation considered to be a collective action dilemma?

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Question 13

What are the Speaker's procedural and political duties?

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Question 14

How has the Speaker's power changed over time?

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Question 15

What is conditional party government? How does it differ from the pivotal voter theory?

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Question 16

How does the theory of conditional party government help explain how the role of the Speaker has changed over time?

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Question 17

What is the difference between a floor leader and a floor manager?

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Question 18

How has party leadership evolved over time in the Senate?

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Question 19

The House and the Senate vary considerably in terms of how much power is afforded to parties and to individual members. Which do you believe is the better way to organize a legislative institution in today's polarized environment?

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Question 20

Would the American people be better off with strong parties in Congress or with weak parties?

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Quiz 6: Leaders and Parties in Congress