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:

Fertilization Envelope

A protective layer that forms around the egg cell of some species immediately after fertilization, blocking additional sperm from entering the egg.

Plasma Membranes

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out.

Blastula

An early stage of embryonic development in animals, characterized by a hollow sphere of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity.

Zona Pellucida

A thick, transparent membrane surrounding the plasma membrane of mammalian oocytes and early embryos.