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Identify leadership roles in Congress

Describe each leaders' role and job

Explain how party leaders contribute to the congressional agenda

Members in the House and Senate decide who will take on important leadership roles. Teach students about how party leaders shape the congressional agenda.

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Members in the House and Senate decide who will take on important leadership roles. In these printable infographics, teach students about how party leaders shape the congressional agenda. Separate infographics are provided for the House of Representatives and the Senate, and they can be combined for students to compare and contrast!

Looking for more? Pair these infographics with our mini-lesson on Congressional Leadership

iCivics en español! A version of this infographic is available in Spanish along with a Spanish Teacher’s Guide.

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