#34: CIVICS 101: The Legislative Branch
Q&A #34: Are the Majority Leaders elected by their respective Houses of Congress?
Our American Government
Our American Government is a small book published by the House of Representatives for citizens and those who seek a greater understanding of the American interpretation of democracy. It follows a question-and-answer format and covers a broad range of topics dealing with the three branches of our Government, the electoral process, and the role of political parties.
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SECTION: The Legislative Branch: The Congress
Members, Offices, and Staff
Q&A #33: Are the Majority Leaders elected by their respective Houses of Congress?
No. Rather, Members of the majority party in the House, meeting in caucus or conference, select the Majority Leader. The minority-party Members, in a similar meeting, select their Minority Leader. The majority and minority parties in the Senate also hold separate meetings to elect their leaders.
My Thoughts
A fun fact …
The selection process for the Senate Majority Leader after the November 2024 election was a bit contentious. Republicans were divided over electing a more “traditional” Republican, John Thune of South Dakota, versus a more “MAGA” Republican, Rick Scott of Florida. In the end, Thune won the day and will serve as the Majority Senate Leader for the 119th Congress.
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Back next time with Q&A #35: What are the cuties of the “Whips” of the Congress?
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xo,
Kelley for the Savvy Citizen Team
January 7, 2025