U.S. Congress: Structure and Powers. Functions of Congress Oversight –Following up on legislation to ensure their enforcement and administration Agenda.

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U.S. Congress: Structure and Powers

Functions of Congress Oversight –Following up on legislation to ensure their enforcement and administration Agenda Setting –One of actors that determines the national discourse

Leadership Structure House Speaker of House –Dennis Hastert (R-IL) Majority Leader –Tom DeLay (R-TX) Minority Leader –Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Majority Whip –Roy Blunt (R-MO) Minority Whip –Steny Hoyer (D-MD) Senate President –Dick Cheney (VP) President Pro-Tempore –Ted Stevens (R-AK) Majority Leader –Bill Frist (R-TN) Minority Leader –Tom Daschle (D-SD) Majority Whip –Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Minority Whip –Harry Reid (D-NV)

Committee Structure House 19 Standing Committees 89 Subcommittees Each House Republican chairs multiple committees or subcommittees Senate 16 Standing Committees 68 Subcommittees Each Senate Republican chairs multiple committees or subcommittees

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