An example of microprocessor architecture. The microprocessor contains the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and the control unit for a microcomputer. It is connected to memory and I/O by buses which carry information between the units.
Quick Answer. The house majority whip ensures that the legislative process is well organized. In the United States, the majority whip encourages majority party members to vote, they count the vote and they oversee the activities of deputy whips. Whenever congress votes on an issue, the house majority whip counts them. During this process they cannot use email, text or any other means of electronic communication to count the vote. To stay organized, they may use the services of deputy whips. During votes, the house majority whip is responsible for encouraging participation. This means ensuring party members attend important votes, as well as attempting to ensure they support the party's position. The two individuals in Congress outranking the whip are the majority leader and the speaker.
The Republican Whip assists the party leadership in managing the party's legislative program on the House floor. The Whip provides a communications network for the Republican members and mobilizes them for important party measures coming up for a vote. The title comes from Great Britain where the House of Commons has had party âwhipsâ since the late 18th century. The term derives from fox hunting, where the âwhipper inâ is the person in charge of keeping the pack of foxhounds together.