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Interactive Quiz: Job Descriptions

With the change in control in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, administrative positions are being filled from scratch. As a human resource professional, we invite you to quiz yourself on the job descriptions of these unique job titles!-f.N8~a\$n O"u Z4t
[table][tr]Match the following terms to their corresponding descriptions.[/tr][tr][td=1,1,37%]1. Clerk of the House[/td][td=1,1,1%]a.[/td][td]The law enforcer for the Senate. One of the chief roles is to hold the gavel used at every session. He can also request the attendance of absent Senators.[/td][/tr][tr][td]2. Sergeant at Arms[/td][td]b.[/td][td]The only House leadership position mentioned in the Constitution. Presides over the House and is chosen by a vote of the entire House. Usually only votes in the case of a tie. Has an important role in managing of the House and Congress and is next in line for the presidency after the President and Vice President.[/td][/tr][tr][td]3. Chief Administrative Officer[/td][td]c.[/td][td]Help manage and organize the political parties and their activities. Responsible for streamlining legislative business and uniting their political parties.[/td][/tr][tr][td]4. Chaplain of the House[/td][td]d.[/td][td]The chief law enforcement officer for the House, responsible for maintaining security, order, and decorum in the House Chamber, House wing of the Capitol, and House office buildings.[/td][/tr][tr][td]5. President of the Senate[/td][td]e.[/td][td]The chief legislative officer, directs administrative activities that support the legislative process such as keeping the Journal, recording all votes, certifying bill passage, and processing all legislation.[/td][/tr][tr][td]6. Doorkeeper of the Senate[/td][td]f.[/td][td]Opens each legislative session with a formal prayer, a custom since the First Congress. Provides pastoral counseling to Members, their families, and staff.[/td][/tr][tr][td]7. Resident Commissioner[/td][td]g.[/td][td]In the House, keep track of party members and make sure they are present to vote on crucial issues, distribute information to party members, and track important legislation.[/td][/tr][tr][td]8. Speaker of the House[/td][td]h.[/td][td]The Vice President of the United States, but is not a Senator and does not vote except to break ties.[/td][/tr][tr][td]9. Majority Leader and Minority Leader[/td][td]i.[/td][td]Responsible for certain administrative and financial activities that support the operations of the House, including the finance office, Members’ accounts, information resources, human resources, office systems management, furniture, office supplies, postal operations, food services, and various media services.[/td][/tr][tr][td]10. Majority Whip and Minority Whip[/td][td]j.[/td][td]Congress created the post in 1904 to apply to Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Since 1946, only Puerto Rico has had one. He can sponsor legislation and vote in committees, but unlike the Members, cannot vote in the House Chamber.[/td][/tr][/table]

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