The Powers of the Speaker of the House Include

question 35

Multiple Choice

The powers of the Speaker of the House include

• A)the power to make all appointments to standing committees.
• B)the power to set the rules of the House.
• C)the power to choose the minority party leader.
• D)the power to recognize members who rise to speak.
• E)the power to determine whether debate is subject to the closed or open rule.

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Definitions:

Extensor Muscle

A muscle whose contraction causes an extension of a limb or part of the body.

Fascia

A band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.

Tendon

A tough band of fibrous connective tissue that usually connects muscle to bone and is capable of withstanding tension.

Right Little Finger

The smallest finger on the right hand, important for hand function and grip stabilization.