House Minority Leader

Definition

The House Minority Leader is the leader of the minority party in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving as chief spokesperson and strategist for their party.

Analogy

Imagine you're playing chess, but you have fewer pieces than your opponent. You'd need to strategize effectively to try and win - that's what the House Minority Leader does for their party!

Related terms

Minority Whip: Like an assistant coach for a sports team, this person helps organize and unify members of their political party around certain issues or votes.

Standing Committee: This can be compared to different departments within a company, each with specific responsibilities or areas they focus on within Congress.

Filibuster: This is like when someone keeps talking without stopping at a debate club meeting to prevent any other business from being conducted.