Which Statement Summarizes the Main Function of a House Whip

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement summarizes the main function of a House whip?

• A) to serve as an administrative assistant to the Speaker of the House and the majority leader
• B) to count the votes on a piece of legislation and convince other party members to vote a certain way
• C) to energize the voters leading up to an election to convince them to vote for a certain candidate
• D) to shape the party's overall platform and legislative agenda and present it to the Speaker

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Definitions:

Affective

Relating to moods, feelings, and attitudes; the emotional aspect of the mind's function.

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Physiological

Related to the normal functions of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.

Evolutionary

Pertaining to the process of natural selection and adaptation where species undergo genetic change over time, resulting in new characteristics that can enhance survival and reproduction.