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There are two dominant political parties in U.S. politics: Republicans and Democrats. Each party has two ranking members of both the Senate and the House: the [Party] Leader and the [Party] Whip. When one party has a majority over the other, their leaders are the Majority Leader and Majority Whip. Likewise for the Minority party. In the House of Representatives, the majority party will elect a Speaker of the House. He acts like the "president" of the House. The president of the Senate is the Vice President of the United States. The Senate does not elect their president.
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In what type of system do the elected representatives vote on a leader?
A parliamentary system. Elected representatives in a parliamentary system vote for a leader, such as a prime minister, among themselves. The leader is typically the head of the majority party or coalition in the legislature.
What did the seventeenth amendment establish?
The provisions of the seventeenth amendment were that the U.S. senators would be elected by the people.
What was a feature of Hamilton's British Plan for government?
A national executive would be elected for life. This idea was shot down by George Washington, among others, who feared that a leader elected for life would turn too quickly into something like a king.
Who was the first leader elected in a free election in his country Nelson Mandela Saddam Hussein Oscar Arias or Manuel Noriega?
The first leader elected in a free election in his country among the options provided was Oscar Arias. He became the President of Costa Rica after winning the election in 1986. Nelson Mandela was elected in 1994, but he was not the first elected leader in South Africa; Saddam Hussein and Manuel Noriega were not elected through free elections in their respective countries.
Are elected senators positions contested?
Most of them are...some of them aren't contested very hard (I'm thinking of Senators-for-life like Ted Kennedy and Strom Thurmond, who are so beloved among their constituents the other party essentially concedes the seat).
What anenment gives the people the right to elect their senators?
The 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution grants the people the right to directly elect their senators. Ratified in 1913, it established that senators would be elected by popular vote rather than being chosen by state legislatures, thereby increasing democratic participation in the federal government. This amendment aimed to reduce corruption and increase accountability among elected officials.
What was a feature of Hamilton's British plan of government?
A national executive would be elected for life. This idea was shot down by George Washington, among others, who feared that a leader elected for life would turn too quickly into something like a king.
What was feature of Hamilton's British plan for government?
A national executive would be elected for life. This idea was shot down by George Washington, among others, who feared that a leader elected for life would turn too quickly into something like a king.
The main feature of the reform program of Tiberius Gracchus?
Tiberius Gracchus (163-133 B.C.E), an aristocrat who was elected tribune in 133 B.C.E. He proposed dividing public land among the poor, but a group of wealthy senators murdered him.
Can cardinals be elected as pope?
For several centuries the pope has been elected from among the cardinals. It is not a requirement but has become a tradition.
What duties do the senators have?
The duties that the senators have are quite diverse but are tied to legislation. The can make laws and are tasked with impeachment obligations among other duties.
What is powersharing?
sharing of powers among the representatives elected in elections.
