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What role is played by the speaker of the district?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives acts as the officer of the house. They have a higher priority on the chain of command than any other member of the house.
Where in the constitution does it state that the presiding officer of the house of representatives is the speaker of the house?
It's more of an implication than a statement: From Article I, Section 2, Clause 5: "The House of Representatives shall chuse [sic] their Speaker and other Officers..."
Do California and Vermont have the same number of representatives in the house?
No, because California has a higher population than Vermont it has more representatives in the House.
Does the Speaker of the House get paid more than other members of Congress?
Yes, the Speaker of the House receives a higher salary than other members of Congress.
What are the qualifications of the Speaker of the House?
The Speaker does not have to meet any qualifications other than those to be elected as a member of the House of Representatives. He is selected by the House and is usually one of the most senior members of the majority party.
What is the purpose of the differences between the house and senate?
Senate is (I think) higher than the house of representatives. Also, the Senates will make the final decision, while the house of representatives presents a bill.
Is the position of Speaker of the House higher of a position than a senator without any leadership roles or is the Speaker still considered a member of a lower house as such an ordinary Rep?
it is a higher position. it is third in line to the presidecy
Who is the leader of the house of representatives legislative branch?
The 'leader' of the US House of Representatives is known as the Speaker of the House. The Speaker is elected by the Party (Democrat or Republican) that controls the most seats in the House, known as the majority party. The Speaker is also therefore, the majority leader. The Party with fewer seats in the House than the other Party is known as the minority party, and the minority party elects its own leader, known as the minority leader. The current Speaker and majority leader is John Boehner, a Republican.
Why does California have more representatives in the US House of Representatives than Delaware?
why does California have more representatives in the U.s. House of representatives than Delaware?
What famous Texan was Speaker of the US House of Representatives longer than any other person?
You are probably asking about Sam Rayburn. He was the longest serving Speaker in the history of the House of Representatives, serving 17 years (from 1940-1947, then from 1949-1953, and again from 1955-1961). Although he was born in Tennessee, he lived in Texas for most of his life.
Name the 3 members of the house of representatives?
There are a lot more than 3 members of the House of Representatives - there are 435
Why those the Senate can function effectively with a far more informal atmosphere than the House of Representatives?
Because the Senate is smaller than the House of Representatives
