The minority whip A) is used to punish members who do not vote with the rest of their party. B) becomes the Speaker automatically if the Speaker resigns. C) represents African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans in each chamber of Congress. D) keeps a close head count on key votes, and attempts to keep party members in line. E) assists the majority leader in party-line votes.

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19 March, 06:29

The minority whip A) is used to punish members who do not vote with the rest of their party. B) becomes the Speaker automatically if the Speaker resigns. C) represents African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans in each chamber of Congress. D) keeps a close head count on key votes, and attempts to keep party members in line. E) assists the majority leader in party-line votes.

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Nola Hernandez · Answer 1

The correct answer is the option D

Explanation:Whips are the party's "enforcers", he/she is an official of a political party whose task is to ensure party discipline in a legislature, They ensure that their fellow legislators attend voting sessions and vote according to official party policy.