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How many staff members can a Senator hire?
As many as he has the budget for. Average is 35.
Why is the head of a Congressman's or Senator's staff called?
Chief of Staff
Why was the Capitol Police Force created?
As a result of attack on President John Quincy Adam's son
Who is on the Capitol Police Force Board?
Architect of the Capitol, Sergeant at Arms of House of Rep., Sergeant at Arms of Senate
Why does the Architect of the Capitol do?
Responsible for Capitol Complex
How long do Architects of the Capitol serve
10 years
Who chooses the Architect of the Capitol?
President and Senate votes approval
What is the Capitol Flag program?
Flags flown over Capitol and given to different groups.
What is the GAO and WHAT does it do?
Government Accounting office; Investigates how Federal Government spends taxpayer money.
What is the CBO and WHAT does it do?
Congressional Budget Office; Helps with yearly budget.
What is the GPO and WHAT does it do?
Government Printing Office; Prints government publications and provides to Congress.
What does the Clerk of House do?
Oversees office of Congressmen that resign/die; Keeps records of what House does.
What are 3 responsibilities of the Vice President?
President of the Senate, Announces Electoral College votes in Joint Session; Takes over as President if President steps down.
Who attends the Presidential Daily Briefing?
VP, Sec of State, Sec of Defense, National Security Advisor
Where does the Vice President work?
West Wing of the White House
What is the address of the Vice President's home?
One Observatory Circle, Washington, D.C. U.S. Naval Observatory
