What is the role of a legislative whip?
a) The whip presides over the chamber when the Speaker or Majority Leader is not present.
b) The whip helps clarify Congressional procedure and rules for party leaders.
c) The whip determines party fundraising strategies.
d) The whip coordinates party strategy and counts votes.
Answer (2)
The legislative whip's main role is to coordinate party strategy and count votes among members to ensure party alignment during congressional voting. They also engage in persuasion and communication with party members to maintain discipline. The correct answer to the question is option d. ;
The legislative whip's main role is to coordinate party strategy and count votes among members to maintain party alignment during congressional voting. They ensure party discipline and communicate important information to members. Thus, the correct answer is option d.
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