In the House of Representatives, the Whips

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the House of Representatives, the whips

• A) contact party members and try to convince them to vote the way party leadership wants them to vote.
• B) oversees the development of their party's platform.
• C) appoint members to serve on conference committees.
• D) schedule votes on bills.
• E) among other duties, oversees the physical fitness of party members.

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Definitions:

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction.

Aerobically Fit

Refers to a state of physical fitness characterized by improved efficiency of the cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.

Blood

A vital fluid in humans and animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away.

Interval Training

A type of workout alternating between periods of high-intensity exercise and periods of lower intensity or rest, effective for building endurance and strength.