Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Powers

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the powers traditionally wielded by the Speaker of the House?

• A) appointing majority members to committees
• B) referring bills to committees
• C) scheduling legislation for floor consideration
• D) casting the first vote on all legislation
• E) helping control the flow of debate on the floor

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Definitions:

Treasury Bills

Short-term government securities issued at a discount from the face value and maturing in a year or less, representing a secure investment.

Collection Time

The typical period a business waits to receive money owed by its customers.

Weekly Disbursements

The total amount of money a business pays out in a week, covering expenses such as salaries, supplier payments, and other operational costs.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision. It represents the benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.