What are the Speaker’s procedural and political duties?
What will be an ideal response?
Procedural duties involve presiding over the House (ruling on points of order, maintaining order, announcing the results of votes, and referring legislation to committee). Political duties include setting the agenda, controlling the Rules Committee, influencing committee assignments, and coordinating with the Senate. Students might also note the Speaker’s role in fundraising, campaigning, and developing party messages.
You might also like to view...
The 1993 election in Japan was an historic event because
A. it was the first election in which women were allowed to vote on all levels. B. it was the first election in which a female prime minister was chosen. C. there was no clear winner and the courts had to decide the result. D. it ended 42 years of rule by the Liberal Democratic Party.
Wendy Davis gained national attention because of her role in a Texas state legislative debate over what issue?
A) the Affordable Care Act B) casinos C) abortion D) gun control