The President, Senate Majority Leader, and Speaker of the House

question 19

Multiple Choice

The president, Senate majority leader, and Speaker of the House each wield significant power in their institutional roles. Which of the following is a key difference between them?

• A) Only the Speaker and Senate majority leader are paid with tax dollars
• B) The Speaker and Senate majority leader hold national office without national constituency
• C) The president has many more staffers
• D) Both b and c

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