How Is the Speaker of the House Determined

question 51

Multiple Choice

How is the Speaker of the House determined?

• A)The vice president of the United States is also Speaker of the House.
• B)The representative with the longest tenure in the House is the Speaker of the House.
• C)The elected leader of the majority party in the House is the Speaker.
• D)The president selects the Speaker of the House from the majority party in the House.

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Definitions:

Stock Prices

Stock prices represent the current market value per share of a company's stock, reflecting investor sentiment and market conditions.

Expectations Theory

A theory that explains the term structure of interest rates based on the idea that long-term interest rates are determined by the market's expectations of future short-term rates.

Yield Curve

A graph showing the relationship between bond yields and maturity dates, typically indicating expected interest rate changes.

Market Segmentation Theory

A theory suggesting that the bond market is segmented on the basis of maturity, influencing interest rates and investment strategies.