The Speaker of the House ______.
A. is elected by majority vote and serves as the majority party's leader and agent with the power to appoint committees, make rules, and manage the legislative process
B. is the senior most member of the chamber and is primarily responsible for presiding over floor debates
C. has the ability to exercise command authority through powers specified in Article II of the Constitution in order to reduce transaction costs
D. is largely a ceremonial position
Answer: A
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A.) most state legislative candidates have a professional career B.) the informal requirements for state and national offices are nearly identical C.) most candidates at the local level need advanced educational degrees in order to be successful
In a direct democracy, voters designate a relatively small number of people to represent their interests
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.