Question

who serves as the presiding officer of the senate?

A) The majority leader
B) The vice president of the united states
C) The speaker of the house of representatives
D) The majority whip

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Answer 1

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I believe the correct should be B. The Vice President of the United States!

Answer 2

The vice president of the United States is the presiding officer of the senate.

Further Explanations:

Vice President of the United States is the presiding officer of the senate who is elected indirectly for four years through Electoral College. He is considered to be the second highest administrator in executive branch of the United States Federal Government. He also presides over the joint session of congress.

The Senate comprises of 100 Senators. It have authority to advice House of Representatives in several issues that includes approval of treatise and appointment of Cabinet Secretaries, Justices of Supreme Court, flag officers, regulatory officers, ambassadors and other executive officials. During the election of Vice President, if none of the candidate receives the majority vote then senators are the one who decides the worthy candidate.

Due to its small size and long duration Senate is regarded more reputable than House of Representatives.

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Answer Details:

Grade: High school

Subject: US History  

Chapter: United States Legislature

Keywords: Vice President, Senators, House of Representatives, treatise, Cabinet Secretaries, Justices of Supreme Court, flag officers, regulatory officers, ambassadors and other executive officials, Electoral College