Author Question: A member of the House plans to run for speaker in the next legislative session. How would that ... (Read 109 times)

debasdf · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A member of the House plans to run for speaker in the next legislative session. How would that member prepare for the election?

a) raising campaign money
b) gathering signed pledges of support from other House members
c) lobbying the governor for appointment
d) making a speaking tour of the state to become better known to the general public
e) resigning his seat to allow more time to campaign

Question 2

How is the Speaker of the House chosen?

a) The speaker is a member of the House selected by the Democratic Party caucus to serve as speaker.
b) The speaker is appointed by the governor.
c) The speaker is a state representative selected by the full House to serve as speaker.
d) The speaker is elected statewide.
e) The speaker is selected by the lieutenant governor.