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The leader of the House is called the Speaker of the House and is elected by its members. Not too surprisingly a member of the majority party always wins.
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How is the officer who presides over the house chosen?
The House of Representatives appoints the president of their House.
Does the vice president serve as House of Representatives?
No, the vice president does not serve as a member of the House of Representatives. The vice president's role is to preside over the Senate and to cast a vote in case of a tie. The House of Representatives is a separate legislative body with its own members.
Is the president in charge of the house of representatives?
No. The President has no direct control over the House and currently has little influence on it.
Does the Speaker of the House preside over the Senate?
No. The Speaker of the House (of Representatives) presides over meetings of the US House of Representatives. The Vice-President of the United States presides over meetings of the US Senate .
Does the vice president aloud to be speaker of the house?
No. The Vice-President is President of the US Senate.
What are the electoral powers of the house of representatives?
House elects the president if no candidate has over 50% of the electoral college votes.
Who takes over office if the president and the vice president passes away?
The third person in line for the Presidency is the Speaker of the House.
Who takes over as President if both the President AND the Vice President die?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, currently Nancy Pelosi
Who leads If the US President and the vice-President die?
If the two die at the same time, the Speaker of the House of Representatives takes over the duties of the Presidency. If the President dies and the Vice President assumes the Presidency, he or she will choose someone to fill the position of Vice President, subject to majority approval by both Houses of the U.S. Congress. If the Vice President (who is now the President) would die before a new Vice President is approved, again, the Speaker of the House of Representatives would assume the duties.Two ways to remember this are:1. Since the Vice President is the President of the U.S. Senate (the President pro tempore of the Senate is a different position), next in the line of succession is the leader of the other Congressional House, the Speaker of the House of Representatives.2. Even though the President is ultimately selected by vote of the Electoral College, the electors are chosen through popular vote. The U.S. House of Representatives is structured to represent parts of the nation by population (the Senate structure grants each state two representatives, or Senators, regardless of population). So, the leader of the House that best represents the population and the population's wishes is the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Who presides over the Missouri house of representatives?
The Presiding Officer in the Missouri senate is the lieutenant governor. As of July 2014, David Dewhurst hold the office.
What president did the house of representatives impeach in a fierce battle over reconstruction policies in the south?
Bill Clinton
Who is Head of chamber for the house of representatives?
The House of Representatives is one half of the US Congress. The House is presided over by by the Speaker of the House which is a person who is appointed to be the Speaker by the majority party.
