Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The modern Speaker of the House focuses largely on external activities (such as campaigning or fundraising) as opposed to presiding over the House.
2. The selection of party leaders in Congress is typically uncontested and based largely on seniority.
3. Once elected, the Speaker of the House is typically re-elected to this position as long as his/her party maintains majority control of the chamber.
4. The Speaker of the House can be elected to a maximum of one term (2 years).
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
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A) Twelfth B) Fourteenth C) Sixteenth D) Nineteenth E) Twenty-First