Question

The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

• to be the leader of the Senate
O to assign all joint committee members.
O to act as assistant to the party leader when needed.
• to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

Answer 1

The Constitution requires the Senate to elect a president pro tempore to serve as presiding officer in the absence of the vice president. The president pro tempore is authorized to preside over the Senate, sign legislation, and issue the oath of office to new senators.

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