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Who has been appointed as the new speaker of the house of commons?
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Does the speaker of the house have to be the same political party as the president?
No. The speaker of the house is appointed by the majority party in the House, and has always been a member of that party. The speaker can be anyone, even if they are not a member of the House. (barring a breach of balance of powers; i.e. a Governor could not also be the speaker).
What was Henry Clay at the time of John Quincy Adams?
Adams appointed him Secretary of State. He had been Speaker of the House.
Does the House of Commons have another name?
The House of Commons is sometimes referred to as simply the Commons, the Lower House, and during debates of the House of Lords (or the Canadian Senate), it can be referred to as "the other place" (since members of the Lords and Senate are not supposed to debate the conduct of the House of Commons).
Which house of the english parliament is made up of member who are elected?
I assume you are talking about the UK Parliament. The House of Commons is made up entirely of elected representatives; the House of Lords is made up of a combination of members of the Peerage, some of whom are hereditary and some of whom are 'life peers', i.e. people who have been ennobled by the monarch but who cannot pass their title down through their family. Other members of the Lords include the countrie's top judges, the countrie's top archbishops, and very senior members of the military top brass.
What is John Bercow most famous for?
The British politician named John Bercow is most famous for being a politician. He has been the Speaker of the House of Commons since around June 2009.
What are the members of house of commons?
People who have been elected by their constituents.
Which british government official sat on the woolsack?
Previously this was the Lord Chancellor. Strangely, the Lord Chancellor now sits as a commoner in the House of Commons and his place on the Woolsack has been taken by the Lord Speaker.
What movie and television projects has Colin Dudley been in?
Colin Dudley has: Performed in "The Three Princes" in 1959. Played Tramp in "Storyboard" in 1983. Played The Speaker - House of Commons in "Alleyn Mysteries" in 1990. Played Speaker in "House of Cards" in 1990. Played Hotel Waiter in "Under Suspicion" in 1991.
Why do Members of Parliament never applaud in the House of Commons?
There is no law against clapping in the Commons, neither is it against standing orders. It is simply convention. There have been a few occasions when MP's clap, for example when a new speaker is elected.
What has been discussed in the house of commons this week?
Read Hansard and find out.
Who was the only president to have been Speaker of the House?
James Polk was the House Speaker before he was President.
History of the speaker of the house?
The original speaker was the Speaker of the House of Commons of the English Parliament (which became the British Parliament in 1707). Thomas Hungerford was the first recorded Speaker, although a presiding officer had been present for many years beforehand. Originally the Speaker was a spokesman, but they later took on the role of a chairman. Up until the 18th Century, the Speaker was in charge of the House. However, during this century the office of the Prime Minister evolved and the Speaker became a referee. In the middle of the 19th Century, it became established as an apolitical non-partisan position. The US Constitution established the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, allowing the House to elect their Speaker. Speakers like Henry Clay and Joseph Cannon greatly increased the power of the position.
