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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).
How is speaker of the house elected?
The Speaker of the House is elected by the members of the House of Representatives. Before the vote each party chooses their candidate. The majority party's candidate will then win the election (assuming his or her party's representatives vote according to the party's decision).
Who determines who holds the postition of the speaker of the house?
The House of representatives.
Speaker of the house?
The current Speaker of the House is Paul Ryan and expected to keep his office for the next term. The Speaker of the House for the US House of Representatives is chosen by its members. A new Speaker of the House is chosen from each party's nominees on the first day of every new Congress.
The speaker of the house is selected by who?
John Boehner is the most likely candidate for House Speaker of the 112th Congress.
What political party is the current speaker of the house of representatives affiliate with?
Republican
If the speaker of the house is normally the leader of the?
leader of the House of Representatives
Who chose the speaker of the House of Representatives?
A political party that has a strong majority in the House of Representatives gets to choose the speaker.
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).
Does the speaker of the house of commons stand unopposed?
Yes, the do not have allegiance to a political party.
Who is chief of house of represeny?
The Chief of the House of Representatives is the Speaker of the House. As of my last update, the Speaker is responsible for leading the House, overseeing its legislative agenda, and maintaining order during debates. The Speaker is elected by the members of the House and is typically a member of the majority party. Please verify for the most current information, as this can change with elections and other political events.
What are responsibilities of the speaker of the house?
The responsibilities of the Speaker of the House are that he presides over debates, makes sure that the rules of the House are obeyed, maintains the running order and looks after the administration of the House. The Speaker is independent of any political party.
Can the Speaker of the House be from the minority party?
Yes, the Speaker of the House can be from the minority party, although it is more common for the Speaker to be from the majority party.
Who is the current speaker of the US house and what party do they represent?
That would be Nancy Pelosi - Democrat -California.
How is speaker of the house elected?
The Speaker of the House is elected by the members of the House of Representatives. Before the vote each party chooses their candidate. The majority party's candidate will then win the election (assuming his or her party's representatives vote according to the party's decision).
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.
What does the Speaker of the house mean?
The Speaker of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives. Each party has a leader, the party in the minority has a minority leader, and the party in the majority has a majority leader who is also speaker of the house.
