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Economy_of_Greece
Energy 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 lignite, a drop from the 51.6% ...
How much of all of Greece's energy demand was supplied by DEI in 2009?
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Kimberly
In 2009 DEI supplied for 85.6% of all energy demand in Greece, while the number fell to 77.3% in 2010.
In two thousand nine DEI supplied for eighty-five point six percent of all energy demand in Greece, while the number fell to seventy-seven point three percent in twenty ten.
question-429_24_1.mp3
22,050
Ivy
How much of all of Greece's energy demand was supplied by DEI in two thousand nine?
57321d900fdd8d15006c67bb
Economy_of_Greece
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What is almost half of DEI's power output generated by the use of?
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Kimberly
Almost half (48%) of DEI's power output is generated using lignite, a drop from the 51.6% in 2009.
Almost half (forty-eight percent) of DEI's power output is generated using lignite, a drop from the fifty-one point six percent in two thousand nine.
question-429_24_2.mp3
22,050
Kevin
What is almost half of DEI's power output generated by the use of?
57321d900fdd8d15006c67bc
Economy_of_Greece
Energy 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 lignite, a drop from the 51.6% ...
How much of DEI's energy output is from natural gas?
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Kimberly
Another 12% comes from Hydroelectric power plants and another 20% from natural gas.
Another twelve percent comes from Hydroelectric power plants and another twenty percent from natural gas.
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22,050
Joey
How much of DEI's energy output is from natural gas?
57321d900fdd8d15006c67bd
Economy_of_Greece
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What percentage did independent companies' energy production increase between 2009 and 2010?
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Kimberly
Between 2009 and 2010, independent companies' energy production increased by 56%, from 2,709 Gigawatt hour in 2009 to 4,232 GWh in 2010.
Between two thousand nine and twenty ten, independent companies' energy production increased by fifty-six percent, from twenty-seven oh nine Gigawatt hour in two thousand nine to four thousand, two hundred thirty-two GWh in twenty ten.
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22,050
Kevin
What percentage did independent companies' energy production increase between two thousand nine and twenty ten?
57321ed80fdd8d15006c67cd
Economy_of_Greece
In 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 line with the European Co...
How much of Greece's energy consumption came from renewable sources in 2008?
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Justin
In 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.
In two thousand eight renewable energy accounted for eight percent of the country's total energy consumption, a rise from the seven point two percent it accounted for in two thousand six, but still below the EU average of ten percent in two thousand eight.
question-429_25_0.mp3
22,050
Amy
How much of Greece's energy consumption came from renewable sources in two thousand eight?
57321ed80fdd8d15006c67ce
Economy_of_Greece
In 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 line with the European Co...
What was EU average amount of energy from renewable sources in 2008?
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Justin
In 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.
In two thousand eight renewable energy accounted for eight percent of the country's total energy consumption, a rise from the seven point two percent it accounted for in two thousand six, but still below the EU average of ten percent in two thousand eight.
question-429_25_1.mp3
22,050
Matthew
What was EU average amount of energy from renewable sources in two thousand eight?
57321ed80fdd8d15006c67cf
Economy_of_Greece
In 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 line with the European Co...
Where does most of Greece's renewable energy come from?
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Justin
10% of the country's renewable energy comes from solar power, while most comes from biomass and waste recycling.
ten percent of the country's renewable energy comes from solar power, while most comes from biomass and waste recycling.
question-429_25_2.mp3
22,050
Kevin
Where does most of Greece's renewable energy come from?
57321ed80fdd8d15006c67d0
Economy_of_Greece
In 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 line with the European Co...
How much of Greece's energy is targeted to be from renewable sources by 2020?
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Justin
In line with the European Commission's Directive on Renewable Energy, Greece aims to get 18% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020.
In line with the European Commission's Directive on Renewable Energy, Greece aims to get eighteen percent of its energy from renewable sources by twenty twenty.
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22,050
Justin
How much of Greece's energy is targeted to be from renewable sources by twenty twenty?
57321ed80fdd8d15006c67d1
Economy_of_Greece
In 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 line with the European Co...
Who suggested research into the possibility of a Greek nuclear power plant should begin?
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Justin
Greece currently does not have any nuclear power plants in operation, however in 2009 the Academy of Athens suggested that research in the possibility of Greek nuclear power plants begin.
Greece currently does not have any nuclear power plants in operation, however in two thousand nine the Academy of Athens suggested that research in the possibility of Greek nuclear power plants begin.
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22,050
Joanna
Who suggested research into the possibility of a Greek nuclear power plant should begin?
57321f5de99e3014001e6526
Economy_of_Greece
In 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 various countries (includ...
What is Greece set to start exploring the Ionian Sea for?
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Joanna
In 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.
In 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.
question-429_26_0.mp3
22,050
Salli
What is Greece set to start exploring the Ionian Sea for?
57321f5de99e3014001e6527
Economy_of_Greece
In 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 various countries (includ...
What countries have expressed interest in Greece's oil and gas exploration?
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Joanna
The Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change announced that there was interest from various countries (including Norway and the United States) in exploration, and the first results regarding the amount of oil and gas in these locations were expected in the summer of 2012.
The Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change announced that there was interest from various countries (including Norway and the United States) in exploration, and the first results regarding the amount of oil and gas in these locations were expected in the summer of twenty twelve.
question-429_26_1.mp3
22,050
Ivy
What countries have expressed interest in Greece's oil and gas exploration?
57321f5de99e3014001e6528
Economy_of_Greece
In 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 various countries (includ...
When were the first results of the energy explorations expected?
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22,050
Joanna
The Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change announced that there was interest from various countries (including Norway and the United States) in exploration, and the first results regarding the amount of oil and gas in these locations were expected in the summer of 2012.
The Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change announced that there was interest from various countries (including Norway and the United States) in exploration, and the first results regarding the amount of oil and gas in these locations were expected in the summer of twenty twelve.
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22,050
Justin
When were the first results of the energy explorations expected?
57321f5de99e3014001e6529
Economy_of_Greece
In 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 various countries (includ...
When did the Deutsche Bank publish a report on the findings of the value of the reserves south of Crete?
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Joanna
In November 2012, a report published by Deutsche Bank estimated the value of natural gas reserves south of Crete at €427 billion.
In November twenty twelve, a report published by Deutsche Bank estimated the value of natural gas reserves south of Crete at EURfour hundred twenty-seven billion.
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22,050
Brian
When did the Deutsche Bank publish a report on the findings of the value of the reserves south of Crete?
57321f5de99e3014001e652a
Economy_of_Greece
In 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 various countries (includ...
What did the Deutsche Bank estimate the value of the reserves to be at?
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22,050
Joanna
In November 2012, a report published by Deutsche Bank estimated the value of natural gas reserves south of Crete at €427 billion.
In November twenty twelve, a report published by Deutsche Bank estimated the value of natural gas reserves south of Crete at EURfour hundred twenty-seven billion.
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22,050
Olivia
What did the Deutsche Bank estimate the value of the reserves to be at?
57321ff8e99e3014001e6530
Economy_of_Greece
Between 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 as shown in its 1999 annu...
What was the currency of Greece until 2002?
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Olivia
Between 1832 and 2002 the currency of Greece was the drachma.
Between eighteen thirty-two and two thousand two the currency of Greece was the drachma.
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22,050
Justin
What was the currency of Greece until two thousand two?
57321ff8e99e3014001e6531
Economy_of_Greece
Between 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 as shown in its 1999 annu...
What did Greece sign to apply to join the eurozone?
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Olivia
After signing the Maastricht Treaty, Greece applied to join the eurozone.
After signing the Maastricht Treaty, Greece applied to join the eurozone.
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22,050
Emma
What did Greece sign to apply to join the eurozone?
57321ff8e99e3014001e6532
Economy_of_Greece
Between 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 as shown in its 1999 annu...
How many convergence criteria were there in the treaty?
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Olivia
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 as shown in its 1999 annual public account.
The two main convergence criteria were a maximum budget deficit of three percent of GDP and a declining public debt if it stood above sixty percent of GDP. Greece met the criteria as shown in its nineteen ninety-nine annual public account.
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22,050
Matthew
How many convergence criteria were there in the treaty?
57321ff8e99e3014001e6533
Economy_of_Greece
Between 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 as shown in its 1999 annu...
When did the physical exchange of the drachma to euro take place?
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Olivia
However, in 2001 the euro only existed electronically, so the physical exchange from drachma to euro only took place on 1 January 2002.
However, in two thousand one the euro only existed electronically, so the physical exchange from drachma to euro only took place on one January two thousand two.
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22,050
Kimberly
When did the physical exchange of the drachma to euro take place?
57321ff8e99e3014001e6534
Economy_of_Greece
Between 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 as shown in its 1999 annu...
When did the ten-year period for eligible exchange of the drachma to euro end?
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Olivia
This was followed by a ten-year period for eligible exchange of drachma to euro, which ended on 1 March 2012.
This was followed by a ten-year period for eligible exchange of drachma to euro, which ended on one March twenty twelve.
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22,050
Emma
When did the ten-year period for eligible exchange of the drachma to euro end?
573223b4e99e3014001e6544
Economy_of_Greece
IMF'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 cent in 2013. In 2015, Gree...
What did IMF forecast Greece's unemployment rate to be in 2012?
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Joey
IMF's forecast said that Greece's unemployment rate would hit the highest 14.8 percent in 2012 and decrease to 14.1 in 2014.
IMF's forecast said that Greece's unemployment rate would hit the highest fourteen point eight percent in twenty twelve and decrease to fourteen point one in twenty fourteen.
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22,050
Kimberly
What did IMF forecast Greece's unemployment rate to be in twenty twelve?
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Economy_of_Greece
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What was Greece's unemployment rate between in 2009?
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Joey
The unemployment figure was between 9 per cent and 11 per cent in 2009, and it soared to 28 per cent in 2013.
The unemployment figure was between nine per cent and eleven per cent in two thousand nine, and it soared to twenty-eight per cent in twenty thirteen.
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Ivy
What was Greece's unemployment rate between in two thousand nine?
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Economy_of_Greece
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What did Greece's unemployment rate soar to in 2013?
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Joey
The unemployment figure was between 9 per cent and 11 per cent in 2009, and it soared to 28 per cent in 2013.
The unemployment figure was between nine per cent and eleven per cent in two thousand nine, and it soared to twenty-eight per cent in twenty thirteen.
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Brian
What did Greece's unemployment rate soar to in twenty thirteen?
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What was Greece's jobless rate in 2015?
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Joey
In 2015, Greece's jobless rate is around 24 per cent.
In twenty fifteen, Greece's jobless rate is around twenty-four per cent.
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Matthew
What was Greece's jobless rate in twenty fifteen?
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Economy_of_Greece
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What is thought to have eroded Greece's potential output?
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Joey
It is thought that Greece's potential output has been eroded by this prolonged massive unemployment due to the associated hysteresis effects.
It is thought that Greece's potential output has been eroded by this prolonged massive unemployment due to the associated hysteresis effects.
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Amy
What is thought to have eroded Greece's potential output?
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Does speaker of the House participate in dbate?
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Justin
Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate and rarely votes on the floor.
Typically, the Speaker does not participate in debate and rarely votes on the floor.
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Joey
Does speaker of the House participate in dbate?
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Are snate majority leaders more influential than Speaker of the house??
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In some cases, Majority Leaders have been more influential than the Speaker; notably Tom DeLay who was more prominent than Speaker Dennis Hastert.
In some cases, Majority Leaders have been more influential than the Speaker; notably Tom DeLay who was more prominent than Speaker Dennis Hastert.
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Olivia
Are snate majority leaders more influential than Speaker of the house??
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Unlike 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 and rarely votes on the floor. In some cases, Majority Leaders have...
Who did Newt Gingrich delegate much authority to?
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Justin
In addition, Speaker Newt Gingrich delegated to Dick Armey an unprecedented level of authority over scheduling legislation on the House floor.
In addition, Speaker Newt Gingrich delegated to Dick Armey an unprecedented level of authority over scheduling legislation on the House floor.
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Amy
Who did Newt Gingrich delegate much authority to?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Unlike 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 and rarely votes on the floor. In some cases, Majority Leaders have...
Who was speaker of the house When Tom Delay was Majority leader?
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Justin
In some cases, Majority Leaders have been more influential than the Speaker; notably Tom DeLay who was more prominent than Speaker Dennis Hastert.
In some cases, Majority Leaders have been more influential than the Speaker; notably Tom DeLay who was more prominent than Speaker Dennis Hastert.
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Kevin
Who was speaker of the house When Tom Delay was Majority leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
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Who takes over as Speaker if the minority party gains control of the house?
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Brian
If the Minority Leader's party takes control of the House, and the party officers are all re-elected to their seats, the Minority Leader is usually the party's top choice for Speaker for the next Congress, while the Minority Whip is typically in line to become Majority Leader.
If the Minority Leader's party takes control of the House, and the party officers are all re-elected to their seats, the Minority Leader is usually the party's top choice for Speaker for the next Congress, while the Minority Whip is typically in line to become Majority Leader.
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Joanna
Who takes over as Speaker if the minority party gains control of the house?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
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What meetings do Minority and Majority leaders usually meet to discuss?
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Brian
The Minority Leader usually meets with the Majority Leader and the Speaker to discuss agreements on controversial issues.
The Minority Leader usually meets with the Majority Leader and the Speaker to discuss agreements on controversial issues.
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Justin
What meetings do Minority and Majority leaders usually meet to discuss?
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Who is he current Minority leader?
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Brian
The 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.
The 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.
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Emma
Who is he current Minority leader?
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If minority party takes control of congress, who is usually in link to become majority leader?
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Brian
If the Minority Leader's party takes control of the House, and the party officers are all re-elected to their seats, the Minority Leader is usually the party's top choice for Speaker for the next Congress, while the Minority Whip is typically in line to become Majority Leader.
If the Minority Leader's party takes control of the House, and the party officers are all re-elected to their seats, the Minority Leader is usually the party's top choice for Speaker for the next Congress, while the Minority Whip is typically in line to become Majority Leader.
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Olivia
If minority party takes control of congress, who is usually in link to become majority leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Like 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 served as minority whip in the 107th Congress. When her predecessor,...
Are minority leaders usually experienced?
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Brian
Like the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position.
Like the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders are typically experienced lawmakers when they win election to this position.
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Brian
Are minority leaders usually experienced?
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In what congress did Nancy Pelosi bdcome minority leader?
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Brian
When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the 108th Congress, she had served in the House nearly 20 years and had served as minority whip in the 107th Congress.
When Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, became Minority Leader in the one hundred and eighth Congress, she had served in the House nearly twenty years and had served as minority whip in the one hundred and seventh Congress.
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Olivia
In what congress did Nancy Pelosi bdcome minority leader?
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How long had Richard Gephart served in house prior to being elected to minority leader?
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Brian
When her predecessor, Richard Gephardt, D-MO, became minority leader in the 104th House, he had been in the House for almost 20 years, had served as chairman of the Democratic Caucus for four years, had been a 1988 presidential candidate, and had been majority leader from June 1989 until Republicans captured control of...
When her predecessor, Richard Gephardt, D-MO, became minority leader in the one hundred and fourth House, he had been in the House for almost twenty years, had served as chairman of the Democratic Caucus for four years, had been a nineteen eighty-eight presidential candidate, and had been majority leader from June nine...
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Joanna
How long had Richard Gephart served in house prior to being elected to minority leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
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When was Robert Michel elected minority leader?
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Brian
Gephardt's predecessor in the minority leadership position was Robert Michel, R-IL, who became GOP Leader in 1981 after spending 24 years in the House.
Gephardt's predecessor in the minority leadership position was Robert Michel, R-IL, who became GOP Leader in nineteen eighty-one after spending twenty-four years in the House.
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Brian
When was Robert Michel elected minority leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Like 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 served as minority whip in the 107th Congress. When her predecessor,...
John Rhodes served as minority leader beginning in what year?
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Brian
Michel's predecessor, Republican John Rhodes of Arizona, was elected Minority Leader in 1973 after 20 years of House service.
Michel's predecessor, Republican John Rhodes of Arizona, was elected Minority Leader in nineteen seventy-three after twenty years of House service.
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Joanna
John Rhodes served as minority leader beginning in what year?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Starting 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 brought upon by the retirement of the incumbent. The only exceptions dur...
Between majority leader and speaker what roles did Boehner have?
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Matthew
He subsequently served as Republican House leader and Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011 and then was elected Speaker when the House reconvened in 2011.
He subsequently served as Republican House leader and Minority Leader from two thousand seven to twenty eleven and then was elected Speaker when the House reconvened in twenty eleven.
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Kimberly
Between majority leader and speaker what roles did Boehner have?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
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What republican majority leader died in a plane crash?
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Matthew
The only exceptions during this period were Charles A. Halleck who became Republican House leader and Minority Leader from 1959 to 1965, Hale Boggs who died in a plane crash, and Dick Gephardt who became the Democrats' House leader but as Minority Leader since his party lost control in the 1994 midterm elections.
The only exceptions during this period were Charles A. Halleck who became Republican House leader and Minority Leader from nineteen fifty-nine to nineteen sixty-five, Hale Boggs who died in a plane crash, and Dick Gephardt who became the Democrats' House leader but as Minority Leader since his party lost control in the...
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Brian
What republican majority leader died in a plane crash?
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Since 1995 who is the only majority leader to become speaker?
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Matthew
Since 1995, the only Majority Leader to become Speaker is John Boehner, though indirectly as his party lost control in the 2006 midterms elections.
Since nineteen ninety-five, the only Majority Leader to become Speaker is John Boehner, though indirectly as his party lost control in the two thousand six midterms elections.
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Kevin
Since nineteen ninety-five who is the only majority leader to become speaker?
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Who succeeded Newt Gingrich as Speaker?
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Matthew
In 1998, with Speaker Newt Gingrich announcing his resignation, both Majority Leader Dick Armey and Majority Whip Tom DeLay did not contest the Speakership which eventually went to Chief Deputy Whip Dennis Hastert.
In nineteen ninety-eight, with Speaker Newt Gingrich announcing his resignation, both Majority Leader Dick Armey and Majority Whip Tom DeLay did not contest the Speakership which eventually went to Chief Deputy Whip Dennis Hastert.
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Brian
Who succeeded Newt Gingrich as Speaker?
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Who is the leader of the majority leader in House?
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Matthew
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command.
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command.
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Amy
Who is the leader of the majority leader in House?
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What is the title of seconde in command for majority party in congress?
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Matthew
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command.
Traditionally, the Speaker is reckoned as the leader of the majority party in the House, with the Majority Leader as second-in-command.
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Joanna
What is the title of seconde in command for majority party in congress?
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Who overshadowed House Speaker Dennis Hastert?
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Matthew
The most recent exception to this rule came when Majority Leader Tom DeLay generally overshadowed Speaker Dennis Hastert from 2003 to 2006.
The most recent exception to this rule came when Majority Leader Tom DeLay generally overshadowed Speaker Dennis Hastert from two thousand three to two thousand six.
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Kevin
Who overshadowed House Speaker Dennis Hastert?
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Who is the leader of the minority party in the House?
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Matthew
In contrast, the Minority Leader is the undisputed leader of the minority party.
In contrast, the Minority Leader is the undisputed leader of the minority party.
question-430_4_3.mp3
22,050
Kendra
Who is the leader of the minority party in the House?
57320ad7e99e3014001e6468
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
When 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 party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's c...
Does the minority or majority party have more leadership positions in House?
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context-430_5_1.mp3
context-430_5.mp3
22,050
Salli
As the minority party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's chair, there may be a contest for the remaining leadership positions.
As the minority party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's chair, there may be a contest for the remaining leadership positions.
question-430_5_0.mp3
22,050
Olivia
Does the minority or majority party have more leadership positions in House?
57320ad7e99e3014001e6469
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
When 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 party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's c...
What role did Pelosi win in 112th Congress?
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context-430_5_3.mp3
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22,050
Salli
Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi ran successfully for Minority Leader in the 112th Congress.
Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi ran successfully for Minority Leader in the one hundred and twelfth Congress.
question-430_5_1.mp3
22,050
Justin
What role did Pelosi win in one hundred and twelfth Congress?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
When 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 party has one less leadership position after losing the speaker's c...
What party lost control of House in 2010 elections?
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context-430_5_2.mp3
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22,050
Salli
Nancy Pelosi is the most recent example of an outgoing Speaker seeking the Minority Leader post to retain the House party leadership, as the Democrats lost control of the House in the 2010 elections.
Nancy Pelosi is the most recent example of an outgoing Speaker seeking the Minority Leader post to retain the House party leadership, as the Democrats lost control of the House in the twenty ten elections.
question-430_5_2.mp3
22,050
Kevin
What party lost control of House in twenty ten elections?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
From 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 instructions; Rule II, clause 6, states the Inspector General shall be ...
What rule gives minority leader right to offer motion to recommit with instructions?
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Amy
For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with instructions; Rule II, clause 6, states the Inspector General shall be appointed by joint recommendation of the Speaker, majority leader, and minority leader; and Rule XV, clause 6, provides that th...
For example, Rule XII, clause six, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with instructions; Rule II, clause six, states the Inspector General shall be appointed by joint recommendation of the Speaker, majority leader, and minority leader; and Rule XV, clause six, provides t...
question-430_6_0.mp3
22,050
Olivia
What rule gives minority leader right to offer motion to recommit with instructions?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
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Who may place legislation on a corrections calendar?
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context-430_6_1.mp3
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22,050
Amy
For example, Rule XII, clause 6, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with instructions; Rule II, clause 6, states the Inspector General shall be appointed by joint recommendation of the Speaker, majority leader, and minority leader; and Rule XV, clause 6, provides that th...
For example, Rule XII, clause six, grant the minority leader (or his designee) the right to offer a motion to recommit with instructions; Rule II, clause six, states the Inspector General shall be appointed by joint recommendation of the Speaker, majority leader, and minority leader; and Rule XV, clause six, provides t...
question-430_6_1.mp3
22,050
Kendra
Who may place legislation on a corrections calendar?
57320bb80fdd8d15006c6715
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
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Minority leader may appoint individuals to what government roles?
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context-430_6_2.mp3
context-430_6.mp3
22,050
Amy
The minority leader also has other institutional duties, such as appointing individuals to certain federal entities.
The minority leader also has other institutional duties, such as appointing individuals to certain federal entities.
question-430_6_2.mp3
22,050
Joey
Minority leader may appoint individuals to what government roles?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The 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., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enuncia...
Are minority leadership roles specified closely?
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context-430_7_0.mp3
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22,050
Kimberly
The roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined.
The roles and responsibilities of the minority leader are not well-defined.
question-430_7_0.mp3
22,050
Salli
Are minority leadership roles specified closely?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
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What congressman largely specified the job description of minority leader?
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22,050
Kimberly
A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enunciates its policies.
A minority leader from nineteen thirty-one to nineteen thirty-nine, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enunciates its policies.
question-430_7_1.mp3
22,050
Justin
What congressman largely specified the job description of minority leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
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What despcription was assigned to minority leader in part?
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context-430_7_2.mp3
context-430_7.mp3
22,050
Kimberly
A minority leader from 1931 to 1939, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enunciates its policies.
A minority leader from nineteen thirty-one to nineteen thirty-nine, Representative Bertrand Snell, R-N.Y., provided this "job description": "He is spokesman for his party and enunciates its policies.
question-430_7_2.mp3
22,050
Kevin
What despcription was assigned to minority leader in part?
57320eb5b9d445190005e7a8
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
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What defines a large part of minority leader role?
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22,050
Kimberly
To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom.
To a large extent, the functions of the minority leader are defined by tradition and custom.
question-430_7_3.mp3
22,050
Justin
What defines a large part of minority leader role?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
To 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 before anything like the modern two-party congressional system emerged ...
When was the minority leader position created?
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22,050
Amy
To a large extent, the minority leader's position is a 20th-century innovation.
To a large extent, the minority leader's position is a twentieth-century innovation.
question-430_8_0.mp3
22,050
Matthew
When was the minority leader position created?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
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Why was minority leader position created?
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Amy
Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader.
Prior to this time congressional parties were often relatively disorganized, so it was not always evident who functioned as the opposition floor leader.
question-430_8_1.mp3
22,050
Kevin
Why was minority leader position created?
57321018b9d445190005e7af
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
To 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 before anything like the modern two-party congressional system emerged ...
Who is sometimes considered the first funcioning "Minority Leader?"
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Amy
However, from the beginning days of Congress, various House members intermittently assumed the role of "opposition leader." Some scholars suggest that Representative James Madison of Virginia informally functioned as the first "minority leader" because in the First Congress he led the opposition to Treasury Secretary A...
However, from the beginning days of Congress, various House members intermittently assumed the role of "opposition leader." Some scholars suggest that Representative James Madison of Virginia informally functioned as the first "minority leader" because in the First Congress he led the opposition to Treasury Secretary A...
question-430_8_2.mp3
22,050
Brian
Who is sometimes considered the first funcioning "Minority Leader?"
57321018b9d445190005e7b0
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
To 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 before anything like the modern two-party congressional system emerged ...
Who was Treasury Secretary at time of first congress?
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context-430_8_3.mp3
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22,050
Amy
However, from the beginning days of Congress, various House members intermittently assumed the role of "opposition leader." Some scholars suggest that Representative James Madison of Virginia informally functioned as the first "minority leader" because in the First Congress he led the opposition to Treasury Secretary A...
However, from the beginning days of Congress, various House members intermittently assumed the role of "opposition leader." Some scholars suggest that Representative James Madison of Virginia informally functioned as the first "minority leader" because in the First Congress he led the opposition to Treasury Secretary A...
question-430_8_3.mp3
22,050
Matthew
Who was Treasury Secretary at time of first congress?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
During 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 "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coord...
In the early days who represented party leadership?
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22,050
Brian
During this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader.
During this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader.
question-430_9_0.mp3
22,050
Justin
In the early days who represented party leadership?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
During 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 "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coord...
In early 19th century, what were 2 common parties?
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context-430_9_0.mp3
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22,050
Brian
During this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader.
During this early period, it was more usual that neither major party grouping (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans) had an official leader.
question-430_9_1.mp3
22,050
Salli
In early nineteenth century, what were two common parties?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
During 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 "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coord...
What would be the purpose of organizing non majority members of the house?
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22,050
Brian
In 1813, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of 36 Members needed a committee of 13 "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coordinate the actions of men who were already partisans in the same cause." In 1828, a foreign observer of the House offered this perspective on th...
In eighteen thirteen, for instance, a scholar recounts that the Federalist minority of thirty-six Members needed a committee of thirteen "to represent a party comprising a distinct minority" and "to coordinate the actions of men who were already partisans in the same cause." In eighteen twenty-eight, a foreign observer...
question-430_9_2.mp3
22,050
Amy
What would be the purpose of organizing non majority members of the house?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Internal 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 candidates in the field. Thirty-six competed in 1839, ninety-seven in 1849...
What made identifying House leadership difficult?
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context-430_10_0.mp3
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Olivia
Internal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader.
Internal party disunity compounded the difficulty of identifying lawmakers who might have informally functioned as a minority leader.
question-430_10_0.mp3
22,050
Kendra
What made identifying House leadership difficult?
5732144fe99e3014001e64dd
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Internal 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 candidates in the field. Thirty-six competed in 1839, ninety-seven in 1849...
How many candidates was typical in early fields for speaker?
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context-430_10_1.mp3
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Olivia
For instance, "seven of the fourteen speakership elections from 1834 through 1859 had at least twenty different candidates in the field.
For instance, "seven of the fourteen speakership elections from eighteen thirty-four through eighteen fifty-nine had at least twenty different candidates in the field.
question-430_10_1.mp3
22,050
Salli
How many candidates was typical in early fields for speaker?
5732144fe99e3014001e64de
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Internal 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 candidates in the field. Thirty-six competed in 1839, ninety-seven in 1849...
From 1861 to 1875 how many times was Dmocratic minority speaker not nominated?
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22,050
Olivia
Thirty-six competed in 1839, ninety-seven in 1849, ninety-one in 1859, and 138 in 1855." With so many candidates competing for the speakership, it is not at all clear that one of the defeated lawmakers then assumed the mantle of "minority leader." The Democratic minority from 1861 to 1875 was so completely disorganized...
Thirty-six competed in eighteen thirty-nine, ninety-seven in eighteen forty-nine, ninety-one in eighteen fifty-nine, and one hundred thirty-eight in eighteen fifty-five." With so many candidates competing for the speakership, it is not at all clear that one of the defeated lawmakers then assumed the mantle of "minority...
question-430_10_2.mp3
22,050
Justin
From eighteen sixty-one to eighteen seventy-five how many times was Dmocratic minority speaker not nominated?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In 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 Democrat John G. Carlisle of Kentucky as Speaker. Republicans placed i...
Why was Keifer discredited/empty leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In 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 Democrat John G. Carlisle of Kentucky as Speaker. Republicans placed i...
Who's contention is it that the minority party candidate is clearly Minority Leader since 1883?
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Kimberly
In 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.
In the judgment of political scientist Randall Ripley, since eighteen eighty-three "the candidate for Speaker nominated by the minority party has clearly been the Minority Leader." However, this assertion is subject to dispute.
question-430_11_1.mp3
22,050
Olivia
Who's contention is it that the minority party candidate is clearly Minority Leader since eighteen eighty-three?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In 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 Democrat John G. Carlisle of Kentucky as Speaker. Republicans placed i...
Although Keifer held minority leader role, who was actual gloof leader?
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Kimberly
But with it came a sting -- for while this naturally involves the floor leadership, he was deserted by his [partisan] associates and his career as a national figure terminated ingloriously." Representative Thomas Reed, R-ME, who later became Speaker, assumed the de facto role of minority floor leader in Keifer's stead.
But with it came a sting -- for while this naturally involves the floor leadership, he was deserted by his [partisan] associates and his career as a national figure terminated ingloriously." Representative Thomas Reed, R-ME, who later became Speaker, assumed the de facto role of minority floor leader in Keifer's stead.
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Olivia
Although Keifer held minority leader role, who was actual gloof leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Another 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 some vestige of leadership." Further, when Republicans were in the min...
Prior to 1883 there is evidence that serious caucus fights occured in what years?
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Ivy
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 some vestige of leadership." Further, when Republicans were in the minority, the party nominated for Speaker a series of prominent lawmakers, including ex-...
On the Democratic side, "there were serious caucus fights for the minority speakership nomination in eighteen seventy-one and eighteen seventy-three," indicating that the "nomination carried with it some vestige of leadership." Further, when Republicans were in the minority, the party nominated for Speaker a series of ...
question-430_12_0.mp3
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Kevin
Prior to eighteen eighty-three there is evidence that serious caucus fights occured in what years?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Another 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 some vestige of leadership." Further, when Republicans were in the min...
What prominent ex-speaker was nominated for minority role in 1875?
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Ivy
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 some vestige of leadership." Further, when Republicans were in the minority, the party nominated for Speaker a series of prominent lawmakers, including ex-...
On the Democratic side, "there were serious caucus fights for the minority speakership nomination in eighteen seventy-one and eighteen seventy-three," indicating that the "nomination carried with it some vestige of leadership." Further, when Republicans were in the minority, the party nominated for Speaker a series of ...
question-430_12_1.mp3
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Ivy
What prominent ex-speaker was nominated for minority role in eighteen seventy-five?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Another 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 some vestige of leadership." Further, when Republicans were in the min...
What former appropriations chairman was nominated for minority leader in 1876,77,79?
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context-430_12_1.mp3
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Ivy
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 some vestige of leadership." Further, when Republicans were in the minority, the party nominated for Speaker a series of prominent lawmakers, including ex-...
On the Democratic side, "there were serious caucus fights for the minority speakership nomination in eighteen seventy-one and eighteen seventy-three," indicating that the "nomination carried with it some vestige of leadership." Further, when Republicans were in the minority, the party nominated for Speaker a series of ...
question-430_12_2.mp3
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Olivia
What former appropriations chairman was nominated for minority leader in eighteen million, seven hundred sixty-seven thousand, seven hundred seventy-nine?
57321f24e17f3d14004226af
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In 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 19th century, a period of strong party organization and professional p...
Is there a consensus about the time that minority leadership officially emerged as a position?
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Joanna
In brief, there is disagreement among historical analysts as to the exact time period when the minority leadership emerged officially as a party position.
In brief, there is disagreement among historical analysts as to the exact time period when the minority leadership emerged officially as a party position.
question-430_13_0.mp3
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Salli
Is there a consensus about the time that minority leadership officially emerged as a position?
57321f24e17f3d14004226b0
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In 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 19th century, a period of strong party organization and professional p...
What party characteristics emerged in the house in late 19th century?
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Joanna
Nonetheless, it seems safe to conclude that the position emerged during the latter part of the 19th century, a period of strong party organization and professional politicians.
Nonetheless, it seems safe to conclude that the position emerged during the latter part of the nineteenth century, a period of strong party organization and professional politicians.
question-430_13_1.mp3
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Justin
What party characteristics emerged in the house in late nineteenth century?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In 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 19th century, a period of strong party organization and professional p...
What were these conditions effective for in the house?
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Joanna
This era was "marked by strong partisan attachments, resilient patronage-based party organizations, and...high levels of party voting in Congress." Plainly, these were conditions conducive to the establishment of a more highly differentiated House leadership structure.
This era was "marked by strong partisan attachments, resilient patronage-based party organizations, and...high levels of party voting in Congress." Plainly, these were conditions conducive to the establishment of a more highly differentiated House leadership structure.
question-430_13_2.mp3
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Joanna
What were these conditions effective for in the house?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Second, 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-IL, who had been minority leader for eight years, and elected Frede...
Which party has always elevated minority floor leaders to speakership?
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Kevin
Second, Democrats have always elevated their minority floor leader to the speakership upon reclaiming majority status.
Second, Democrats have always elevated their minority floor leader to the speakership upon reclaiming majority status.
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Brian
Which party has always elevated minority floor leaders to speakership?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Second, 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-IL, who had been minority leader for eight years, and elected Frede...
What year did Republicans regain control while Rober Michel was Minority Leader?
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Kevin
Mann "had angered many Republicans by objecting to their private bills on the floor;" also he was a protégé of autocratic Speaker Joseph Cannon, R-IL (1903–1911), and many Members "suspected that he would try to re-centralize power in his hands if elected Speaker." More recently, although Robert H. Michel was the Minor...
Mann "had angered many Republicans by objecting to their private bills on the floor;" also he was a protege of autocratic Speaker Joseph Cannon, R-IL (nineteen oh three-nineteen eleven), and many Members "suspected that he would try to re-centralize power in his hands if elected Speaker." More recently, although Robert...
question-430_14_1.mp3
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Justin
What year did Republicans regain control while Rober Michel was Minority Leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Second, 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-IL, who had been minority leader for eight years, and elected Frede...
Why were republicans upset with Mann?
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context-430_14_3.mp3
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Kevin
Mann "had angered many Republicans by objecting to their private bills on the floor;" also he was a protégé of autocratic Speaker Joseph Cannon, R-IL (1903–1911), and many Members "suspected that he would try to re-centralize power in his hands if elected Speaker." More recently, although Robert H. Michel was the Minor...
Mann "had angered many Republicans by objecting to their private bills on the floor;" also he was a protege of autocratic Speaker Joseph Cannon, R-IL (nineteen oh three-nineteen eleven), and many Members "suspected that he would try to re-centralize power in his hands if elected Speaker." More recently, although Robert...
question-430_14_2.mp3
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Amy
Why were republicans upset with Mann?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In 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 of the opposition", often more so than the Senate Minority Leader, d...
What is the leadership structure when party controls house and presidency?
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Joanna
In 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.
In 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.
question-430_15_0.mp3
22,050
Joanna
What is the leadership structure when party controls house and presidency?
573228afe99e3014001e656b
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In 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 of the opposition", often more so than the Senate Minority Leader, d...
Is the Senate or the House more partisan?
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Joanna
For that situation the House Minority Leader can play the role of a de facto "leader of the opposition", often more so than the Senate Minority Leader, due to the more partisan nature of the House and the greater role of leadership.
For that situation the House Minority Leader can play the role of a de facto "leader of the opposition", often more so than the Senate Minority Leader, due to the more partisan nature of the House and the greater role of leadership.
question-430_15_1.mp3
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Kevin
Is the Senate or the House more partisan?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In 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 of the opposition", often more so than the Senate Minority Leader, d...
What minority leaders have played prominenct roles to opposing incumbent president?
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Joanna
Minority Leaders who have played prominent roles in opposing the incumbent President have included Gerald Ford, Richard Gephardt, Nancy Pelosi, and John Boehner.
Minority Leaders who have played prominent roles in opposing the incumbent President have included Gerald Ford, Richard Gephardt, Nancy Pelosi, and John Boehner.
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Kevin
What minority leaders have played prominenct roles to opposing incumbent president?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The 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 political climate in the House, and the controversy that is sometimes associ...
How is the minority leader able to accomplish addition demands and tasks?
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Kendra
To be sure, the minority leader is provided with extra staff resources—beyond those accorded him or her as a Representative—to assist in carrying out diverse leadership functions.
To be sure, the minority leader is provided with extra staff resources--beyond those accorded him or her as a Representative--to assist in carrying out diverse leadership functions.
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Kendra
How is the minority leader able to accomplish addition demands and tasks?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The 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 political climate in the House, and the controversy that is sometimes associ...
What influences role of minority leader?
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Kendra
The 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 political climate in the House, and the controversy that is sometimes associ...
The 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 political climate in the House, and the controversy that is sometimes associ...
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Salli
What influences role of minority leader?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The 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 political climate in the House, and the controversy that is sometimes associ...
Obligations for minority leader are stated in what document?
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Kendra
Many of these assignments or roles are spelled out in the House rule book.
Many of these assignments or roles are spelled out in the House rule book.
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Kendra
Obligations for minority leader are stated in what document?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In 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 Members to serve as Private Calendar objectors; he or she is consult...
How many private calendar objector members does minority leader appoint?
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Ivy
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 Members to serve as Private Calendar objectors; he or she is consulted with respect to reconvening the House per the usual formulation of conditiona...
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 Members to serve as Private Calendar objectors; he or she is consulted with respect to reconvening the House per the usual formulation of conditiona...
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Kimberly
How many private calendar objector members does minority leader appoint?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In 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 Members to serve as Private Calendar objectors; he or she is consult...
What 2 commissions is the minority leader a member of?
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Ivy
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 Members to serve as Private Calendar objectors; he or she is consulted with respect to reconvening the House per the usual formulation of conditiona...
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 Members to serve as Private Calendar objectors; he or she is consulted with respect to reconvening the House per the usual formulation of conditiona...
question-430_17_1.mp3
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Emma
What two commissions is the minority leader a member of?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
In 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 Members to serve as Private Calendar objectors; he or she is consult...
Who does minority leader have informal ties with for scheduling house matters?
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Ivy
Informally, the minority leader maintains ties with majority party leaders to learn about the schedule and other House matters and forges agreements or understandings with them insofar as feasible.
Informally, the minority leader maintains ties with majority party leaders to learn about the schedule and other House matters and forges agreements or understandings with them insofar as feasible.
question-430_17_2.mp3
22,050
Ivy
Who does minority leader have informal ties with for scheduling house matters?
57322fcce17f3d14004226ed
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The 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 leader may call meetings of the Democratic Caucus. He or she is a member...
According to democratic rules of the 106th congress what committee does minority leader chair?
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Amy
He or she is a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; names the members of the Democratic Leadership Council; chairs the Policy Committee; and heads the Steering Committee.
He or she is a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; names the members of the Democratic Leadership Council; chairs the Policy Committee; and heads the Steering Committee.
question-430_18_0.mp3
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Amy
According to democratic rules of the one hundred and sixth congress what committee does minority leader chair?
57322fcce17f3d14004226ee
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
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According to democratic rules of the 106th congress what committee does minority leader head?
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Amy
He or she is a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; names the members of the Democratic Leadership Council; chairs the Policy Committee; and heads the Steering Committee.
He or she is a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; names the members of the Democratic Leadership Council; chairs the Policy Committee; and heads the Steering Committee.
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Kendra
According to democratic rules of the one hundred and sixth congress what committee does minority leader head?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
The 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 leader may call meetings of the Democratic Caucus. He or she is a member...
According to democratic rules of the 106th congress what campaign membership do they have?
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He or she is a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; names the members of the Democratic Leadership Council; chairs the Policy Committee; and heads the Steering Committee.
He or she is a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; names the members of the Democratic Leadership Council; chairs the Policy Committee; and heads the Steering Committee.
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Joanna
According to democratic rules of the one hundred and sixth congress what campaign membership do they have?
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According to democratic rules of the 106th congress what leadership members do they appoint?
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He or she is a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; names the members of the Democratic Leadership Council; chairs the Policy Committee; and heads the Steering Committee.
He or she is a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; names the members of the Democratic Leadership Council; chairs the Policy Committee; and heads the Steering Committee.
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Kimberly
According to democratic rules of the one hundred and sixth congress what leadership members do they appoint?
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A party's floor leader, in conjunction with other party leaders, plays an influential role in the formulation of party policy and programs. He is instrumental in guiding legislation favored by his party through the House, or in resisting those programs of the other party that are considered undesirable by his own party...
Who plays an influential role in the formation of party policy?
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A party's floor leader, in conjunction with other party leaders, plays an influential role in the formulation of party policy and programs.
A party's floor leader, in conjunction with other party leaders, plays an influential role in the formulation of party policy and programs.
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Emma
Who plays an influential role in the formation of party policy?
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A party's floor leader, in conjunction with other party leaders, plays an influential role in the formulation of party policy and programs. He is instrumental in guiding legislation favored by his party through the House, or in resisting those programs of the other party that are considered undesirable by his own party...
How are floor leaders kept informed of legislative status?
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Such information is derived in part from the floor leader's contacts with his party's members serving on House committees, and with the members of the party's whip organization.
Such information is derived in part from the floor leader's contacts with his party's members serving on House committees, and with the members of the party's whip organization.
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Joey
How are floor leaders kept informed of legislative status?
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A party's floor leader, in conjunction with other party leaders, plays an influential role in the formulation of party policy and programs. He is instrumental in guiding legislation favored by his party through the House, or in resisting those programs of the other party that are considered undesirable by his own party...
In what role are the floor leader's instrumental for legislation?
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He is instrumental in guiding legislation favored by his party through the House, or in resisting those programs of the other party that are considered undesirable by his own party.
He is instrumental in guiding legislation favored by his party through the House, or in resisting those programs of the other party that are considered undesirable by his own party.
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Joanna
In what role are the floor leader's instrumental for legislation?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Provide Campaign Assistance. Minority leaders are typically energetic and aggressive campaigners for partisan incumbents and challengers. There is hardly any major aspect of campaigning that does not engage their attention. For example, they assist in recruiting qualified candidates; they establish "leadership PACs" to...
How much concern do minority leaders have for campaigning?
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Emma
There is hardly any major aspect of campaigning that does not engage their attention.
There is hardly any major aspect of campaigning that does not engage their attention.
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Amy
How much concern do minority leaders have for campaigning?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Provide Campaign Assistance. Minority leaders are typically energetic and aggressive campaigners for partisan incumbents and challengers. There is hardly any major aspect of campaigning that does not engage their attention. For example, they assist in recruiting qualified candidates; they establish "leadership PACs" to...
Outside of Washington how much involvement do minority leaders have in campaigns?
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For example, they assist in recruiting qualified candidates; they establish "leadership PACs" to raise and distribute funds to House candidates of their party; they try to persuade partisan colleagues not to retire or run for other offices so as to hold down the number of open seats the party would need to defend; they...
For example, they assist in recruiting qualified candidates; they establish "leadership PACs" to raise and distribute funds to House candidates of their party; they try to persuade partisan colleagues not to retire or run for other offices so as to hold down the number of open seats the party would need to defend; they...
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Emma
Outside of Washington how much involvement do minority leaders have in campaigns?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Provide Campaign Assistance. Minority leaders are typically energetic and aggressive campaigners for partisan incumbents and challengers. There is hardly any major aspect of campaigning that does not engage their attention. For example, they assist in recruiting qualified candidates; they establish "leadership PACs" to...
Who establishes leadership PACs?
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Emma
Minority leaders are typically energetic and aggressive campaigners for partisan incumbents and challengers.
Minority leaders are typically energetic and aggressive campaigners for partisan incumbents and challengers.
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Joanna
Who establishes leadership PACs?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Devise Minority Party Strategies. The minority leader, in consultation with other party colleagues, has a range of strategic options that he or she can employ to advance minority party objectives. The options selected depend on a wide range of circumstances, such as the visibility or significance of the issue and the d...
Does minority leader act solely to advance party objectives?
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Kimberly
The minority leader, in consultation with other party colleagues, has a range of strategic options that he or she can employ to advance minority party objectives.
The minority leader, in consultation with other party colleagues, has a range of strategic options that he or she can employ to advance minority party objectives.
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Brian
Does minority leader act solely to advance party objectives?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Devise Minority Party Strategies. The minority leader, in consultation with other party colleagues, has a range of strategic options that he or she can employ to advance minority party objectives. The options selected depend on a wide range of circumstances, such as the visibility or significance of the issue and the d...
Does minority leader always employ same strategy for party objectives?
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Kimberly
The options selected depend on a wide range of circumstances, such as the visibility or significance of the issue and the degree of cohesion within the majority party.
The options selected depend on a wide range of circumstances, such as the visibility or significance of the issue and the degree of cohesion within the majority party.
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Justin
Does minority leader always employ same strategy for party objectives?
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Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Devise Minority Party Strategies. The minority leader, in consultation with other party colleagues, has a range of strategic options that he or she can employ to advance minority party objectives. The options selected depend on a wide range of circumstances, such as the visibility or significance of the issue and the d...
Does dissension and cohesion of majority party factor into minority strategy?
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For instance, a majority party riven by internal dissension, as occurred during the early 1900s when Progressive and "regular" Republicans were at loggerheads, may provide the minority leader with greater opportunities to achieve his or her priorities than if the majority party exhibited high degrees of party cohesion.
For instance, a majority party riven by internal dissension, as occurred during the early nineteen hundreds when Progressive and "regular" Republicans were at loggerheads, may provide the minority leader with greater opportunities to achieve his or her priorities than if the majority party exhibited high degrees of par...
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Joanna
Does dissension and cohesion of majority party factor into minority strategy?
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A look at one minority leadership strategy—partisan opposition—may suggest why it might be employed in specific circumstances. The purposes of obstruction are several, such as frustrating the majority party's ability to govern or attracting press and media attention to the alleged ineffectiveness of the majority party....
What is the purpose of Obstruction?
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The purposes of obstruction are several, such as frustrating the majority party's ability to govern or attracting press and media attention to the alleged ineffectiveness of the majority party.
The purposes of obstruction are several, such as frustrating the majority party's ability to govern or attracting press and media attention to the alleged ineffectiveness of the majority party.
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Brian
What is the purpose of Obstruction?