Asked by Lillian Gowen on Jun 07, 2024
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Explain what the Speaker of the House of Representatives is.
Speaker of the House
The presiding officer of the Lower House of a legislative body, responsible for maintaining order and managing its proceedings.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Speaker of the House and party leaders in Congress.
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andrea cosbyJun 09, 2024
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives, who is chosen by the majority party in the House and is second, after the vice president, in the line of presidential succession.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives, who is chosen by the majority party in the House and is second, after the vice president, in the line of presidential succession.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Speaker of the House and party leaders in Congress.