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londonang

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on: Jul 9, 2018
The speaker of the House is formally selected in which of the following ways?
 
  A) The speaker is appointed by the president, subject to confirmation in the Senate.
  B) The speaker is the vice president of the United States and attains the seat by constitutional decree.
  C) The speaker is elected by the House of Representatives.
  D) The speaker is automatically appointed based solely on seniority.
  E) The speaker is elected by the opposing party.

Question 2

Which of the following is not true regarding the speaker of the House?
 
  A) The position of speaker is provided for by the Constitution.
  B) The speaker has the power to appoint all members and the chair of the House Rules Committee.
  C) The vice president is constitutionally designated as the speaker of the House.
  D) The speaker has the power to appoint members of special or select committees.
  E) He has the ability to refer bills to committees.


amcvicar

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


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