In the 1950s, When the Vice President Became Increasingly More

question 75

Multiple Choice

In the 1950s, when the vice president became increasingly more active in the executive branch, the Senate began appointing ________ as its president pro tempore.

• A) the Senate majority leader's choice
• B) the oldest member
• C) the oldest serving minority party member
• D) the oldest serving majority party member
• E) the most popular member by acclamation

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Definitions:

Mouth

The opening in an organism's body through which food is ingested.

Pancreas

An organ in the abdominal cavity that plays a crucial role in digestion and the regulation of blood sugar by producing enzymes and hormones like insulin and glucagon.

Esophagus

A muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach, transporting swallowed food and liquids.

Throat

The anterior part of the neck, housing the pharynx and vocal cords, and leading to the esophagus and larynx.