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:

Collective Action

The pursuit of a goal or set of goals by multiple people or entities working together, often in the context of addressing public goods or common interests.

Market Choices

The range of options available to consumers and producers within a market to purchase, sell, or trade goods and services.

Coercive Force

Coercive force refers to the power or authority to enforce compliance or control through the use of threat, punishment, or force.

Political Goods

Political goods are benefits or services provided by governments or political entities that are not easily quantifiable, such as national security or public order.