was is the role of the speaker of the house?
2007-01-23 15:16:49 · 9 answers · asked by Arwen73 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
oops I meant please DON"T insult me. lol but thanks to all who answered :)
2007-01-23 15:30:00 · update #1
Here's a fairly complete answer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaker_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
2007-01-23 15:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by Tony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The speaker of the House is the most powerful member of the House. Tonight she had to sit with Cheney and maintain a dignified ceremonial role.
Hmmmm. Another Zelda is here.
2007-01-23 23:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are the lead person of the house, the control each daily session. Similar to a teacher directing conversation during a class discussion.
2007-01-23 23:26:26 · answer #3 · answered by need help 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speaker of the house, in addition to his/her duties in congress is also in the line of succession of the presidency (if something happens to the president, the vp ) he or she will be pres of the US...
2007-01-24 00:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by Katie B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT IS THE ROLE
TO TRY TO UNITE THE VOTES OF THEIR PARTY
2007-01-23 23:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by #1barnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to introduce the president and then get up and clap after he finishes each statement
2007-01-23 23:23:21 · answer #6 · answered by muddy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
why insult you? its a fair question
2007-01-23 23:24:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a dumb question! (There--I insulted you.) :-)
2007-01-23 23:25:33 · answer #8 · answered by Remember 9-11 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you donkey, you dog, you pig
2007-01-23 23:28:21 · answer #9 · answered by kicking_back 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋