Speaker of the House - McCarthy

What is the role of the Speaker of the House?

• The Speaker of the House is the head of the executive branch.

• The Speaker of the House is responsible for managing the Senate.

• The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives.

• The Speaker of the House is elected by the Supreme Court.

Which political party does Kevin McCarthy belong to?

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Independent Party

• Democratic Party

In which state does Kevin McCarthy represent a congressional district?

• Texas

• New York

• California

• Florida

What is the term length for the Speaker of the House?

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 10 years

What are the main responsibilities of the Speaker of the House?

• Presiding over the House of Representatives, maintaining order and decorum during debates, interpreting and enforcing the rules of the House, and representing the House in its relations with the President and the Senate.

• Drafting legislation, overseeing committee assignments, and managing the House budget.

• Delivering the State of the Union address, serving as the President's chief advisor, and representing the United States in international negotiations.

• Appointing Supreme Court justices, vetoing legislation, and serving as the commander-in-chief of the military.

How is the Speaker of the House chosen?

• By a lottery system among the members of the House of Representatives.

• By appointment from the President.

• By a majority vote of the members of the House of Representatives.

• By a popular vote of the American people.

Since McCarthy was ousted as speaker who is now the Speaker Pro Tempore (for the time)?

• Matt Gaetz

• Patrick McHenry

• Lauren Boebert

• Hakeem Jeffries

How many votes did it take for McCarthy to become Speaker of the House?

• 2

• 5

• 80

• 15

Who is the leader of Democrats in the House of Representatives?

• Kevin McCarthy

• Nancy Pelosi

• Hakeen Jefferies

• Chuck Schumer

How many total Representative are in the House of Representatives?

• 435

• 100

• 270

• 538