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57321bdce17f3d14004226a3 | How many kilometers of Greece's railway is electrified? | 764 | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nGreece's rail network is estimated to be at 2,548 km. Rail transport in Greece is operated by TrainOSE, a subsidiary of the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE). Most of the country's network is standard gauge (1,565 km), while the country also has 983 km of narrow gauge. A total of 764 km of ... |
57321c80b9d445190005e805 | What was Greece's largest port as measured by good transported in 2010? | Aghioi Theodoroi | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nAccording to Eurostat, Greece's largest port by tons of goods transported in 2010 is the port of Aghioi Theodoroi, with 17.38 million tons. The Port of Thessaloniki comes second with 15.8 million tons, followed by the Port of Piraeus, with 13.2 million tons, and the port of Eleusis, with 12.37... |
57321c80b9d445190005e806 | How many million of tons went through Aghioi Theodoroi in 2010? | 17.38 | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nAccording to Eurostat, Greece's largest port by tons of goods transported in 2010 is the port of Aghioi Theodoroi, with 17.38 million tons. The Port of Thessaloniki comes second with 15.8 million tons, followed by the Port of Piraeus, with 13.2 million tons, and the port of Eleusis, with 12.37... |
57321c80b9d445190005e807 | How many million tons of goods did port Eleusis transport in 2010? | 12.37 million tons | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nAccording to Eurostat, Greece's largest port by tons of goods transported in 2010 is the port of Aghioi Theodoroi, with 17.38 million tons. The Port of Thessaloniki comes second with 15.8 million tons, followed by the Port of Piraeus, with 13.2 million tons, and the port of Eleusis, with 12.37... |
57321c80b9d445190005e808 | How many tons of goods were transported through Greece in 2007? | 164.3 million tons | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nAccording to Eurostat, Greece's largest port by tons of goods transported in 2010 is the port of Aghioi Theodoroi, with 17.38 million tons. The Port of Thessaloniki comes second with 15.8 million tons, followed by the Port of Piraeus, with 13.2 million tons, and the port of Eleusis, with 12.37... |
57321c80b9d445190005e809 | What was the port of Piraeus declared to be in 2013? | fastest-growing port in the world | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nAccording to Eurostat, Greece's largest port by tons of goods transported in 2010 is the port of Aghioi Theodoroi, with 17.38 million tons. The Port of Thessaloniki comes second with 15.8 million tons, followed by the Port of Piraeus, with 13.2 million tons, and the port of Eleusis, with 12.37... |
57321d1eb9d445190005e819 | How many TEUs did Piraeus handle in 2010? | 513,319 | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn 2010 Piraeus handled 513,319 TEUs, followed by Thessaloniki, which handled 273,282 TEUs. In the same year, 83.9 million people passed through Greece's ports, 12.7 million through the port of Paloukia in Salamis, another 12.7 through the port of Perama, 9.5 million through Piraeus and 2.7 mi... |
57321d1eb9d445190005e81a | What amount of TEUs did Thessaloniki handle in 2010? | 273,282 | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn 2010 Piraeus handled 513,319 TEUs, followed by Thessaloniki, which handled 273,282 TEUs. In the same year, 83.9 million people passed through Greece's ports, 12.7 million through the port of Paloukia in Salamis, another 12.7 through the port of Perama, 9.5 million through Piraeus and 2.7 mi... |
57321d1eb9d445190005e81b | How many million of people passed through Greece's ports in 2010? | 83.9 million | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn 2010 Piraeus handled 513,319 TEUs, followed by Thessaloniki, which handled 273,282 TEUs. In the same year, 83.9 million people passed through Greece's ports, 12.7 million through the port of Paloukia in Salamis, another 12.7 through the port of Perama, 9.5 million through Piraeus and 2.7 mi... |
57321d1eb9d445190005e81c | What record amount of TEUs did Piraeus handle in 2013? | 3.16 million | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn 2010 Piraeus handled 513,319 TEUs, followed by Thessaloniki, which handled 273,282 TEUs. In the same year, 83.9 million people passed through Greece's ports, 12.7 million through the port of Paloukia in Salamis, another 12.7 through the port of Perama, 9.5 million through Piraeus and 2.7 mi... |
57321d1eb9d445190005e81d | What organization owns Pier II in Piraeus? | COSCO | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn 2010 Piraeus handled 513,319 TEUs, followed by Thessaloniki, which handled 273,282 TEUs. In the same year, 83.9 million people passed through Greece's ports, 12.7 million through the port of Paloukia in Salamis, another 12.7 through the port of Perama, 9.5 million through Piraeus and 2.7 mi... |
57321d900fdd8d15006c67b9 | Who dominates energy production in Greece? | Public Power Corporation | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nEnergy production in Greece is dominated by the Public Power Corporation (known mostly by its acronym ΔΕΗ, or in English DEI). In 2009 DEI supplied for 85.6% of all energy demand in Greece, while the number fell to 77.3% in 2010. Almost half (48%) of DEI's power output is generated using ligni... |
57321d900fdd8d15006c67ba | How much of all of Greece's energy demand was supplied by DEI in 2009? | 85.6% | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nEnergy production in Greece is dominated by the Public Power Corporation (known mostly by its acronym ΔΕΗ, or in English DEI). In 2009 DEI supplied for 85.6% of all energy demand in Greece, while the number fell to 77.3% in 2010. Almost half (48%) of DEI's power output is generated using ligni... |
57321d900fdd8d15006c67bb | What is almost half of DEI's power output generated by the use of? | lignite | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nEnergy production in Greece is dominated by the Public Power Corporation (known mostly by its acronym ΔΕΗ, or in English DEI). In 2009 DEI supplied for 85.6% of all energy demand in Greece, while the number fell to 77.3% in 2010. Almost half (48%) of DEI's power output is generated using ligni... |
57321d900fdd8d15006c67bc | How much of DEI's energy output is from natural gas? | 20% | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nEnergy production in Greece is dominated by the Public Power Corporation (known mostly by its acronym ΔΕΗ, or in English DEI). In 2009 DEI supplied for 85.6% of all energy demand in Greece, while the number fell to 77.3% in 2010. Almost half (48%) of DEI's power output is generated using ligni... |
57321d900fdd8d15006c67bd | What percentage did independent companies' energy production increase between 2009 and 2010? | 56% | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nEnergy production in Greece is dominated by the Public Power Corporation (known mostly by its acronym ΔΕΗ, or in English DEI). In 2009 DEI supplied for 85.6% of all energy demand in Greece, while the number fell to 77.3% in 2010. Almost half (48%) of DEI's power output is generated using ligni... |
57321ed80fdd8d15006c67cd | How much of Greece's energy consumption came from renewable sources in 2008? | 8% | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn 2008 renewable energy accounted for 8% of the country's total energy consumption, a rise from the 7.2% it accounted for in 2006, but still below the EU average of 10% in 2008. 10% of the country's renewable energy comes from solar power, while most comes from biomass and waste recycling. In... |
57321ed80fdd8d15006c67ce | What was EU average amount of energy from renewable sources in 2008? | 10% | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn 2008 renewable energy accounted for 8% of the country's total energy consumption, a rise from the 7.2% it accounted for in 2006, but still below the EU average of 10% in 2008. 10% of the country's renewable energy comes from solar power, while most comes from biomass and waste recycling. In... |
57321ed80fdd8d15006c67cf | Where does most of Greece's renewable energy come from? | biomass and waste recycling | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn 2008 renewable energy accounted for 8% of the country's total energy consumption, a rise from the 7.2% it accounted for in 2006, but still below the EU average of 10% in 2008. 10% of the country's renewable energy comes from solar power, while most comes from biomass and waste recycling. In... |
57321ed80fdd8d15006c67d0 | How much of Greece's energy is targeted to be from renewable sources by 2020? | 18% | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn 2008 renewable energy accounted for 8% of the country's total energy consumption, a rise from the 7.2% it accounted for in 2006, but still below the EU average of 10% in 2008. 10% of the country's renewable energy comes from solar power, while most comes from biomass and waste recycling. In... |
57321ed80fdd8d15006c67d1 | Who suggested research into the possibility of a Greek nuclear power plant should begin? | Academy of Athens | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn 2008 renewable energy accounted for 8% of the country's total energy consumption, a rise from the 7.2% it accounted for in 2006, but still below the EU average of 10% in 2008. 10% of the country's renewable energy comes from solar power, while most comes from biomass and waste recycling. In... |
57321f5de99e3014001e6526 | What is Greece set to start exploring the Ionian Sea for? | oil and gas | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn addition to the above, Greece is also to start oil and gas exploration in other locations in the Ionian Sea, as well as the Libyan Sea, within the Greek exclusive economic zone, south of Crete. The Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change announced that there was interest from... |
57321f5de99e3014001e6527 | What countries have expressed interest in Greece's oil and gas exploration? | Norway and the United States | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn addition to the above, Greece is also to start oil and gas exploration in other locations in the Ionian Sea, as well as the Libyan Sea, within the Greek exclusive economic zone, south of Crete. The Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change announced that there was interest from... |
57321f5de99e3014001e6528 | When were the first results of the energy explorations expected? | summer of 2012 | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn addition to the above, Greece is also to start oil and gas exploration in other locations in the Ionian Sea, as well as the Libyan Sea, within the Greek exclusive economic zone, south of Crete. The Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change announced that there was interest from... |
57321f5de99e3014001e6529 | When did the Deutsche Bank publish a report on the findings of the value of the reserves south of Crete? | November 2012 | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn addition to the above, Greece is also to start oil and gas exploration in other locations in the Ionian Sea, as well as the Libyan Sea, within the Greek exclusive economic zone, south of Crete. The Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change announced that there was interest from... |
57321f5de99e3014001e652a | What did the Deutsche Bank estimate the value of the reserves to be at? | €427 billion | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIn addition to the above, Greece is also to start oil and gas exploration in other locations in the Ionian Sea, as well as the Libyan Sea, within the Greek exclusive economic zone, south of Crete. The Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change announced that there was interest from... |
57321ff8e99e3014001e6530 | What was the currency of Greece until 2002? | drachma | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nBetween 1832 and 2002 the currency of Greece was the drachma. After signing the Maastricht Treaty, Greece applied to join the eurozone. The two main convergence criteria were a maximum budget deficit of 3% of GDP and a declining public debt if it stood above 60% of GDP. Greece met the criteria... |
57321ff8e99e3014001e6531 | What did Greece sign to apply to join the eurozone? | Maastricht Treaty | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nBetween 1832 and 2002 the currency of Greece was the drachma. After signing the Maastricht Treaty, Greece applied to join the eurozone. The two main convergence criteria were a maximum budget deficit of 3% of GDP and a declining public debt if it stood above 60% of GDP. Greece met the criteria... |
57321ff8e99e3014001e6532 | How many convergence criteria were there in the treaty? | two | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nBetween 1832 and 2002 the currency of Greece was the drachma. After signing the Maastricht Treaty, Greece applied to join the eurozone. The two main convergence criteria were a maximum budget deficit of 3% of GDP and a declining public debt if it stood above 60% of GDP. Greece met the criteria... |
57321ff8e99e3014001e6533 | When did the physical exchange of the drachma to euro take place? | January 2002 | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nBetween 1832 and 2002 the currency of Greece was the drachma. After signing the Maastricht Treaty, Greece applied to join the eurozone. The two main convergence criteria were a maximum budget deficit of 3% of GDP and a declining public debt if it stood above 60% of GDP. Greece met the criteria... |
57321ff8e99e3014001e6534 | When did the ten-year period for eligible exchange of the drachma to euro end? | March 2012 | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nBetween 1832 and 2002 the currency of Greece was the drachma. After signing the Maastricht Treaty, Greece applied to join the eurozone. The two main convergence criteria were a maximum budget deficit of 3% of GDP and a declining public debt if it stood above 60% of GDP. Greece met the criteria... |
573223b4e99e3014001e6544 | What did IMF forecast Greece's unemployment rate to be in 2012? | 14.8 percent | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIMF's forecast said that Greece's unemployment rate would hit the highest 14.8 percent in 2012 and decrease to 14.1 in 2014. But in fact, the Greek economy suffered a prolonged high unemployemnt. The unemployment figure was between 9 per cent and 11 per cent in 2009, and it soared to 28 per c... |
573223b4e99e3014001e6545 | What was Greece's unemployment rate between in 2009? | 9 per cent and 11 per cent | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIMF's forecast said that Greece's unemployment rate would hit the highest 14.8 percent in 2012 and decrease to 14.1 in 2014. But in fact, the Greek economy suffered a prolonged high unemployemnt. The unemployment figure was between 9 per cent and 11 per cent in 2009, and it soared to 28 per c... |
573223b4e99e3014001e6546 | What did Greece's unemployment rate soar to in 2013? | 28 per cent | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIMF's forecast said that Greece's unemployment rate would hit the highest 14.8 percent in 2012 and decrease to 14.1 in 2014. But in fact, the Greek economy suffered a prolonged high unemployemnt. The unemployment figure was between 9 per cent and 11 per cent in 2009, and it soared to 28 per c... |
573223b4e99e3014001e6547 | What was Greece's jobless rate in 2015? | 24 per cent | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIMF's forecast said that Greece's unemployment rate would hit the highest 14.8 percent in 2012 and decrease to 14.1 in 2014. But in fact, the Greek economy suffered a prolonged high unemployemnt. The unemployment figure was between 9 per cent and 11 per cent in 2009, and it soared to 28 per c... |
573223b4e99e3014001e6548 | What is thought to have eroded Greece's potential output? | prolonged massive unemployment | [
"Economy_of_Greece\n\nIMF's forecast said that Greece's unemployment rate would hit the highest 14.8 percent in 2012 and decrease to 14.1 in 2014. But in fact, the Greek economy suffered a prolonged high unemployemnt. The unemployment figure was between 9 per cent and 11 per cent in 2009, and it soared to 28 per c... |
5731f388b9d445190005e6dd | Does speaker of the House participate in dbate? | Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nUnlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate... |
5731f388b9d445190005e6de | Are snate majority leaders more influential than Speaker of the house?? | Majority Leaders have been more influential than the Speaker | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nUnlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate... |
5731f388b9d445190005e6df | Who did Newt Gingrich delegate much authority to? | Dick Armey | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nUnlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate... |
5731f388b9d445190005e6e0 | Who was speaker of the house When Tom Delay was Majority leader? | Dennis Hastert | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nUnlike in Westminster style legislatures or as with the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader's duties and prominence vary depending upon the style and power of the Speaker of the House. Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate... |
5732003be99e3014001e6432 | Who takes over as Speaker if the minority party gains control of the house? | Minority Leader is usually the party's top choice for Speaker | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for ... |
5732003be99e3014001e6433 | What meetings do Minority and Majority leaders usually meet to discuss? | agreements on controversial issues | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for ... |
5732003be99e3014001e6434 | Who is he current Minority leader? | Nancy Pelosi | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for ... |
5732003be99e3014001e6435 | If minority party takes control of congress, who is usually in link to become majority leader? | Minority Leader | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe current Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for ... |
5732013eb9d445190005e709 | Are minority leaders usually experienced? | Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nLike the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had ... |
5732013eb9d445190005e70a | In what congress did Nancy Pelosi bdcome minority leader? | 108th Congress | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nLike the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had ... |
5732013eb9d445190005e70b | How long had Richard Gephart served in house prior to being elected to minority leader? | 20 years | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nLike the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had ... |
5732013eb9d445190005e70c | When was Robert Michel elected minority leader? | 1981 | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nLike the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had ... |
5732013eb9d445190005e70d | John Rhodes served as minority leader beginning in what year? | 1973 | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nLike the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position. When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had ... |
57320884b9d445190005e74b | What republican majority leader died in a plane crash? | Hale Boggs | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nStarting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brou... |
57320884b9d445190005e74c | Since 1995 who is the only majority leader to become speaker? | John Boehner | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nStarting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brou... |
57320884b9d445190005e74d | Who succeeded Newt Gingrich as Speaker? | Dennis Hastert | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nStarting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brou... |
57320884b9d445190005e74e | Between majority leader and speaker what roles did Boehner have? | Republican House leader and Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011 | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nStarting with Republican Nicholas Longworth in 1925, and continued through the Democrats' control of the House from 1931 to 1995, save for Republican majorities in 1947–49 and 1953–55, all majority leaders have directly ascended to the Speakership brou... |
573209d50fdd8d15006c66f7 | Who is the leader of the majority leader in House? | Speaker | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nTraditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded ... |
573209d50fdd8d15006c66f8 | What is the title of seconde in command for majority party in congress? | Majority Leader | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nTraditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded ... |
573209d50fdd8d15006c66f9 | Who overshadowed House Speaker Dennis Hastert? | Majority Leader Tom DeLay | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nTraditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded ... |
573209d50fdd8d15006c66fa | Who is the leader of the minority party in the House? | Minority Leader | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nTraditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command. For instance, when the Republicans gained the majority in the House after the 2010 elections, Eric Cantor succeeded ... |
57320ad7e99e3014001e6468 | Does the minority or majority party have more leadership positions in House? | minority party has one less leadership position | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nWhen the Majority Leader's party loses control of the House, and if the Speaker and Majority Leader both remain in the leadership hierarchy, convention suggests that they would become the Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. As the minority... |
57320ad7e99e3014001e6469 | What role did Pelosi win in 112th Congress? | Minority Leader | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nWhen the Majority Leader's party loses control of the House, and if the Speaker and Majority Leader both remain in the leadership hierarchy, convention suggests that they would become the Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. As the minority... |
57320ad7e99e3014001e646a | What party lost control of House in 2010 elections? | Democrats | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nWhen the Majority Leader's party loses control of the House, and if the Speaker and Majority Leader both remain in the leadership hierarchy, convention suggests that they would become the Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. As the minority... |
57320bb80fdd8d15006c6713 | What rule gives minority leader right to offer motion to recommit with instructions? | Rule XII, clause 6 | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nFrom an institutional perspective, the rules of the House assign a number of specific responsibilities to the minority leader. For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with ins... |
57320bb80fdd8d15006c6714 | Who may place legislation on a corrections calendar? | minority leader | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nFrom an institutional perspective, the rules of the House assign a number of specific responsibilities to the minority leader. For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with ins... |
57320bb80fdd8d15006c6715 | Minority leader may appoint individuals to what government roles? | certain federal entities. | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nFrom an institutional perspective, the rules of the House assign a number of specific responsibilities to the minority leader. For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with ins... |
57320eb5b9d445190005e7a5 | Are minority leadership roles specified closely? | are not well-defined | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provide... |
57320eb5b9d445190005e7a6 | What congressman largely specified the job description of minority leader? | Representative Bertrand Snell | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provide... |
57320eb5b9d445190005e7a7 | What despcription was assigned to minority leader in part? | He is spokesman for his party and enunciates its policies. | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provide... |
57320eb5b9d445190005e7a8 | What defines a large part of minority leader role? | tradition and custom | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined. To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom. A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provide... |
57321018b9d445190005e7ad | When was the minority leader position created? | 20th-century | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nTo a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by bef... |
57321018b9d445190005e7ae | Why was minority leader position created? | not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nTo a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by bef... |
57321018b9d445190005e7af | Who is sometimes considered the first funcioning "Minority Leader?" | James Madison | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nTo a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by bef... |
57321018b9d445190005e7b0 | Who was Treasury Secretary at time of first congress? | Alexander Hamilton | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nTo a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation. Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader. Decades went by bef... |
573212a80fdd8d15006c6757 | In the early days who represented party leadership? | it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nDuring this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13... |
573212a80fdd8d15006c6758 | In early 19th century, what were 2 common parties? | (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nDuring this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13... |
573212a80fdd8d15006c6759 | What would be the purpose of organizing non majority members of the house? | to represent a party comprising a distinct minority | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nDuring this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader. In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13... |
5732144fe99e3014001e64dc | What made identifying House leadership difficult? | Internal party disunity | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nInternal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, \"seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candi... |
5732144fe99e3014001e64dd | How many candidates was typical in early fields for speaker? | at least twenty different candidates | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nInternal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, \"seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candi... |
5732144fe99e3014001e64de | From 1861 to 1875 how many times was Dmocratic minority speaker not nominated? | two of these seven Congresses | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nInternal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader. For instance, \"seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candi... |
57321aceb9d445190005e7f5 | Who's contention is it that the minority party candidate is clearly Minority Leader since 1883? | Randall Ripley | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn the judgment of political scientist Randall Ripley, since 1883 \"the candidate for Speaker nominated by the minority party has clearly been the Minority Leader.\" However, this assertion is subject to dispute. On December 3, 1883, the House elected ... |
57321aceb9d445190005e7f6 | Why was Keifer discredited/empty leader? | arbitrarily handed out "choice jobs to close relatives ... all at handsome salaries. | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn the judgment of political scientist Randall Ripley, since 1883 \"the candidate for Speaker nominated by the minority party has clearly been the Minority Leader.\" However, this assertion is subject to dispute. On December 3, 1883, the House elected ... |
57321aceb9d445190005e7f7 | Although Keifer held minority leader role, who was actual gloof leader? | Thomas Reed, | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn the judgment of political scientist Randall Ripley, since 1883 \"the candidate for Speaker nominated by the minority party has clearly been the Minority Leader.\" However, this assertion is subject to dispute. On December 3, 1883, the House elected ... |
57321d6de17f3d14004226a9 | Prior to 1883 there is evidence that serious caucus fights occured in what years? | 1871 and 1873 | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nAnother scholar contends that the minority leader position emerged even before 1883. On the Democratic side, \"there were serious caucus fights for the minority speakership nomination in 1871 and 1873,\" indicating that the \"nomination carried with it... |
57321d6de17f3d14004226aa | What prominent ex-speaker was nominated for minority role in 1875? | James Blaine | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nAnother scholar contends that the minority leader position emerged even before 1883. On the Democratic side, \"there were serious caucus fights for the minority speakership nomination in 1871 and 1873,\" indicating that the \"nomination carried with it... |
57321d6de17f3d14004226ab | What former appropriations chairman was nominated for minority leader in 1876,77,79? | James A. Garfield | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nAnother scholar contends that the minority leader position emerged even before 1883. On the Democratic side, \"there were serious caucus fights for the minority speakership nomination in 1871 and 1873,\" indicating that the \"nomination carried with it... |
57321f24e17f3d14004226af | Is there a consensus about the time that minority leadership officially emerged as a position? | there is disagreement among historical analysts | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn brief, there is disagreement among historical analysts as to the exact time period when the minority leadership emerged officially as a party position. Nonetheless, it seems safe to conclude that the position emerged during the latter part of the 19... |
57321f24e17f3d14004226b0 | What party characteristics emerged in the house in late 19th century? | strong party organization and professional politicians | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn brief, there is disagreement among historical analysts as to the exact time period when the minority leadership emerged officially as a party position. Nonetheless, it seems safe to conclude that the position emerged during the latter part of the 19... |
57321f24e17f3d14004226b1 | What were these conditions effective for in the house? | establishment of a more highly differentiated House leadership structure. | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn brief, there is disagreement among historical analysts as to the exact time period when the minority leadership emerged officially as a party position. Nonetheless, it seems safe to conclude that the position emerged during the latter part of the 19... |
573227fbe17f3d14004226c9 | Which party has always elevated minority floor leaders to speakership? | Democrats | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nSecond, Democrats have always elevated their minority floor leader to the speakership upon reclaiming majority status. Republicans have not always followed this leadership succession pattern. In 1919, for instance, Republicans bypassed James R. Mann, R... |
573227fbe17f3d14004226ca | Why were republicans upset with Mann? | objecting to their private bills on the floor | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nSecond, Democrats have always elevated their minority floor leader to the speakership upon reclaiming majority status. Republicans have not always followed this leadership succession pattern. In 1919, for instance, Republicans bypassed James R. Mann, R... |
573227fbe17f3d14004226cb | What year did Republicans regain control while Rober Michel was Minority Leader? | 1994 | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nSecond, Democrats have always elevated their minority floor leader to the speakership upon reclaiming majority status. Republicans have not always followed this leadership succession pattern. In 1919, for instance, Republicans bypassed James R. Mann, R... |
573228afe99e3014001e656a | What is the leadership structure when party controls house and presidency? | Speaker normally assumes a lower profile and defers to the President | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn the instance when the Presidency and both Houses of Congress are controlled by one party, the Speaker normally assumes a lower profile and defers to the President. For that situation the House Minority Leader can play the role of a de facto \"leader... |
573228afe99e3014001e656b | Is the Senate or the House more partisan? | more partisan nature of the House | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn the instance when the Presidency and both Houses of Congress are controlled by one party, the Speaker normally assumes a lower profile and defers to the President. For that situation the House Minority Leader can play the role of a de facto \"leader... |
573228afe99e3014001e656c | What minority leaders have played prominenct roles to opposing incumbent president? | Gerald Ford, Richard Gephardt, Nancy Pelosi, and John Boehner | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn the instance when the Presidency and both Houses of Congress are controlled by one party, the Speaker normally assumes a lower profile and defers to the President. For that situation the House Minority Leader can play the role of a de facto \"leader... |
573229aab9d445190005e879 | What influences role of minority leader? | personality and contextual factors | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe style and role of any minority leader is influenced by a variety of elements, including personality and contextual factors, such as the size and cohesion of the minority party, whether his or her party controls the White House, the general politica... |
573229aab9d445190005e87a | Obligations for minority leader are stated in what document? | House rule book. | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe style and role of any minority leader is influenced by a variety of elements, including personality and contextual factors, such as the size and cohesion of the minority party, whether his or her party controls the White House, the general politica... |
573229aab9d445190005e87b | How is the minority leader able to accomplish addition demands and tasks? | minority leader is provided with extra staff resources—beyond those accorded him or her as a Representative | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe style and role of any minority leader is influenced by a variety of elements, including personality and contextual factors, such as the size and cohesion of the minority party, whether his or her party controls the White House, the general politica... |
57322dd1b9d445190005e89d | How many private calendar objector members does minority leader appoint? | three | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn addition, the minority leader has a number of other institutional functions. For instance, the minority leader is sometimes statutorily authorized to appoint individuals to certain federal entities; he or she and the majority leader each name three ... |
57322dd1b9d445190005e89e | What 2 commissions is the minority leader a member of? | House Office Building Commission; he or she is a member of the United States Capitol Preservation Commission | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn addition, the minority leader has a number of other institutional functions. For instance, the minority leader is sometimes statutorily authorized to appoint individuals to certain federal entities; he or she and the majority leader each name three ... |
57322dd1b9d445190005e89f | Who does minority leader have informal ties with for scheduling house matters? | majority party leaders | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nIn addition, the minority leader has a number of other institutional functions. For instance, the minority leader is sometimes statutorily authorized to appoint individuals to certain federal entities; he or she and the majority leader each name three ... |
57322fcce17f3d14004226ed | According to democratic rules of the 106th congress what committee does minority leader chair? | Policy Committee | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe minority leader has a number of formal and informal party responsibilities. Formally, the rules of each party specify certain roles and responsibilities for their leader. For example, under Democratic rules for the 106th Congress, the minority lead... |
57322fcce17f3d14004226ee | According to democratic rules of the 106th congress what committee does minority leader head? | Steering Committee | [
"Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives\n\nThe minority leader has a number of formal and informal party responsibilities. Formally, the rules of each party specify certain roles and responsibilities for their leader. For example, under Democratic rules for the 106th Congress, the minority lead... |
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