What are some of the major functions of the Rules Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives? Be specific.

The position of the Speaker of the House is the only House officer mentioned in the Constitution. 

The ___________ is the assistant majority or minority leader responsible for party discipline and attendance for key votes.

Even with the congressional reforms of the 1970’s, both houses’ committees are still largely influenced by seniority.

When differences arise between House and Senate versions of a bill, a ____________________ is used to iron out the differences.

Joint committees are formed by __________________ or when both houses of Congress agree to form such a committee.

___________________ are special or temporary committees that last only during the Congress in which they were created.

The term “congress” means the number of members required to be present in order to carry out official business.

The politico theory holds that representatives vote the way their constituents would want them to vote in Congress.

What is the meaning of the term “gerrymandering?”