BELLWORK – This can be group work – put everyone’s name on it.
Choose three (3) US (Federal) House of Representative Members (outside of Tennessee) from 3 different states.
We need the following:
- Representative’s name
- Party
- District Number
GC.12 Identify leadership positions of the legislative branch, including: • Majority and minority leaders • President pro tempore • Role of the vice president • Speaker of the House P
What am I learning today?
The different leadership titles and roles of our US Congress.
Why am I learning this?
To understand how our Congress functions and how the leadership impacts its operation.
How will I know I learned this?
When you know US Congress leadership roles and titles.
House Leadership
Senate Leadership & Officers
Role of the vice president – JD Vance
President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate – Chuck Grassley
Sen. Patty Murray becomes first female president pro tempore
“The president pro tempore ranks second under the president of the Senate — the vice president — and presides over the floor in the vice president’s absence.”
Speaker of the House – Mike Johnson
Senate Majority and Minority Leaders
House Leadership Positions
GC.12 Identify leadership positions of the legislative branch, including: • Majority and minority leaders • President pro tempore • Role of the vice president • Speaker of the House P
What am I learning today?
The different leadership titles and roles of our US Congress.
Why am I learning this?
To understand how our Congress functions and how the leadership impacts its operation.
How will I know I learned this?
When you know US Congress leadership roles and titles.
