The Presiding Officer of the Senate Who Can Vote Only

question 65

Multiple Choice

The presiding officer of the Senate who can vote only in the case of a tie is the

• A)president pro tempore.
• B)vice president of the United States.
• C)majority leader.
• D)Speaker.
• E)head of the majority party's campaign committee.

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Definitions:

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all firms in an industry are making normal profit, with no incentive for new firms to enter or existing firms to leave the market.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual price they receive, representing economic gain.

Marginal Cost

The increase in total cost that arises from producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Maximize Profit

To maximize profit, a firm seeks to increase the difference between its total revenues and total costs through optimal pricing strategies and efficient production.