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The speaker of the house is the leader of the majority party in the House. His job is to keep the party together, settle disputes among party members and set up a legislative program . He decides what legislation comes to a vote and has a strong influence on all action of the house. He meets with US President from time to time to discuss legislation. He is third in line for the US presidency.
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∙ 9y agoThe speaker of the House has special duties. The Speaker can initiate impeachment, introduce spending bills, and choose the president if a tie occurs in the electoral college.
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What is the job of the Speaker of the House of Representative?
What is the job of the speaker in the house of representatives
Who takes control after the vice president dies?
The Speaker of the House is the next in line of succession.
How much does the speaker of the house get paid?
The current (2009) salary of the speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi, is $223,500.
Nancy pelosi is the first woman to do what?
Pelosi is the first female Speaker of the House.
What are the duties of the Speaker of the House of Commons?
The speaker decides what bills get voted on in the House. They can mold the agenda to fit their desires, like the current socialization of America going on. You won't see a bill up for vote that Pelosi hasn't already approved. And usually, the others of her party vote with her or she will try to run them out of office. Like Joe Lieberman.
What are the 2 duties of the speaker of house?
The speaker of the house has many duties. What are believed to be the most important, or presiding duties are first of all the duty of keeping the house in order when in session, and performing administrative and procedural functions.
Who will cover the duties of President if both the President and Vice President died?
im not pretty sure.....but i think its the speaker of the house....
Who takes over if the vice president can not carry out duties as the president?
The Speaker of the House
If the president and vice president can't serve out there term who's next in line?
i would say it's going to be the next house boss tbQh¬
Who succeeds the Vice-President if he cannot carry out the duties of President if he were so appointed?
Speaker of the House
Who becomes the chief executive if both the president and the vice president are unable to duties?
Isn't it the Speaker of the House.
What are the three main duties of the speaker of the house?
The Speaker is expected to preside in a fair and judicious manner, he is also expected to aid the fortunes of his party and its legislative goals.
What is the duties of pro-tem speaker?
The speaker of the house is the leader of the majority party in the House. His job is to keep the party together, settle disputes among party members and set up a legislative program . He decides what legislation comes to a vote and has a strong influence on all action of the house. He meets with US President from time to time to discuss legislation. He is third in line for the US presidency.
Is the President of the Senate next in line after the US Vice-President to assume the duties of US President?
It is Speaker of the house I believe.
Is the speaker of the house of representatives the first in line to succeed the president should he or she become unable to perform the duties of the office?
No, the Vice President is.
If both the president and the vice president are unable to fullfill their duties who takes over as president?
The Speaker of the House and if he can't then the President pro Tempre. which is the Temporary President and the after that it goes to the down through the Cabinet by senority starting with the Secratary of State.
What is the title for the person who is the leader for the house of representatives?
They are called the "Speaker of the House".
