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Why is the senate called the upper house

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Senators generally need a wide range of knowledge.

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Which is a reason why congress uses its power to investigate

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To oversee the executive agencies

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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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Why is the senate called the upper house

Senators generally need a wide range of knowledge.

Which is a reason why congress uses its power to investigate

To oversee the executive agencies

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.

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