As a profuse bloomer, bougainvillea is most striking during the winter, when it is at its peak and few other plants are able to provide color. Although it is frost-sensitive and hardy in zones 9b and 10, bougainvillea can be used as a houseplant or hanging basket in cooler climates.
What is the presidents role as legislative leader? The Presidents role is to suggest laws to Congress. Only Congress has the power to actually make laws, however.
The entire House can theoretically be replaced each election. Representatives are chosen by the people in a direct election. The Constitution mandates that the House choose a Speaker for itself. The Speaker presides over the proceedings of the House and is the highest position in the House leadership. Other leadership positions are the Majority and Minority Leaders, and the Majority and Minority Whips. The Minority Leader would generally be the Speaker if his party were the majority. The whips act as an interface between the leadership and the rank-and-file members. The current leadership of the House (112th Congress, as of January 5, 2011): 1  Speaker: John Boehner (R-OH) 2  Majority Leader: Eric Cantor (R-VA) 3  Majority Whip: Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) 4  Minority Leader: Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) 5  Majority Whip: Steny Hoyer (D-MD)