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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