The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

to be the head in the Senate.
to act in the president of the Senate’s absence.
to act as assistant to the party leader when needed.
to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

Question

The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

to be the head in the Senate.
to act in the president of the Senate’s absence.
to act as assistant to the party leader when needed.
to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

wwhitlock · Answer

The vice-president is President of the Senate. When the Vice President is not there, which is most of the time, they need a temporary president. So one of the senior senators of the majority party is named president pro tempore.