The speaker of the house.
The speaker of the house.
The Clerk of the House serves as the presiding officer of the US House of Representatives until a new Speaker is elected. That person would be the one to call the representatives together.
speaker of the houseThe presiding officer in the House of Representatives is the Speaker of the House. In 2014 the Speaker of the House is John Boehner.The Speaker of the House is the officer that presides over the House of Representatives. The current Speaker is John Boehner (R-OH). [January 2011]The speaker of the house. For a few more months it is Nancy Pelosi, but since the Republicans took the house recently, John Boehner of Ohio will likely become the new speaker of the house.The Speaker of the House presides over the US House of Representatives. John Boehner (R-OH) serves as Speaker of the House from January 2011 until January 2013, unless he is removed from that position by a House vote before that time, or his speakership is extended by a majority vote in 2013.The speaker is the head of the majority party.
The Vice President of the United States
Mr.Smart Boy : Who serves in de absence of deputy speaker? Me : In the absence of the Deputy Speaker of a legislative body, the duties of the Deputy Speaker are usually performed by a member of the House or Assembly chosen as the Deputy Chairman or Deputy Presiding Officer. The specific rules and procedures for selecting a Deputy Chairman or Deputy Presiding Officer may vary depending on the legislative body in question.
The Speaker of the House. The current US Speaker is Nancy Pelosi. This person is the 3rd most powerful person in the Federal Government after the President and Vice President. If both the President and VP are incapable of preforming (or dead) this person takes over. He or she is elected by the House of Representatives. Their Duties are: *Presiding over House meetings (or delegates people to do this) *Setting the agenda/calendar for the Majority party in the House *Serves on the chair of the majority committee *Helps bills to pass which the majority party of House supports
Mr. Social Studies ^ I did not write that, but I am giving a hint to the person that wrote that... What were YOU asking? "How many balls are on the beach? ." We need answers, we are serious, we need help, AND YOU ARE NOT HELPING!! Sorry. :T Went off. -_- Anyway sorry I can not find the answers anywhere... =^-^= Sarah_Smart
-Serves as acting Governor when Governor Martinez is out of state -Serves as President (presiding officer) of the NM State Senate -Serves as the state Ombudsman responsible for facilitating cooperation between state government and citizens (constituent services) -Serves on several boards/commissions/councils
The Vice President of the United States serves as the presiding officer of the Senate. In this role, the Vice President can cast tie-breaking votes but does not participate in debate except to break a tie. When the Vice President is absent, the Senate appoints a President pro tempore to preside over sessions.
speaker of the houseThe presiding officer in the House of Representatives is the Speaker of the House. In 2014 the Speaker of the House is John Boehner.The Speaker of the House is the officer that presides over the House of Representatives. The current Speaker is John Boehner (R-OH). [January 2011]The speaker of the house. For a few more months it is Nancy Pelosi, but since the Republicans took the house recently, John Boehner of Ohio will likely become the new speaker of the house.The Speaker of the House presides over the US House of Representatives. John Boehner (R-OH) serves as Speaker of the House from January 2011 until January 2013, unless he is removed from that position by a House vote before that time, or his speakership is extended by a majority vote in 2013.The speaker is the head of the majority party.
One person serves as both the head of state and the head of government
Technically, the Vice President is the head of the Senate, but they're only real power is to break tie votes. The day-to-day leader of the senate is the President Pro Tempore, an elected official of the majority party