In the House of Representatives,who Is Second in Authority to the Speaker

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the House of Representatives,who is second in authority to the Speaker of the House?

• A) majority leader
• B) majority whip
• C) minority leader
• D) president pro tempore (or pro tem)

Recognize the legal protections against defamation and the criteria that constitute defamation.

Distinguish between the different types of damages available in tort law.

Identify what constitutes an assault in the context of tort law.

Understand the concept of privilege and its impact on tort liability.

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

are features that appear during puberty, distinguishing the two sexes from each other but are not directly involved in reproduction.

Primary Sex Characteristics

The physical features that are directly involved in reproduction, such as the ovaries and testes, and the external genitalia.

Gender Identity

A person's individual understanding of their gender identity, which can align with or differ from the sex assigned to them at birth.

Biological Sex

The physical and physiological differences between male and female organisms, often used in the context of human gender.