Florida Civics EOC Practice Test

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Who serves as the presiding officer of the US House of Representatives?

The Vice President
The Majority Whip
The Speaker of the House
The Minority Leader

The correct answer is: The Speaker of the House

The Vice President does not serve as the presiding officer of the US House of Representatives. The Vice President is the presiding officer of the US Senate. The Majority Whip and Minority Leader are leadership positions in the House of Representatives, but they do not serve as the presiding officer. The Majority Whip helps keep party members in line and votes for the party's leaders, while the Minority Leader leads the minority party members in the House. The Speaker of the House is the correct answer because they are elected by the majority party and serve as the presiding officer and the leader of the House of Representatives. The Speaker is responsible for maintaining order during debates and ensuring that laws are passed in a fair manner. They also hold significant influence over the legislative agenda and play a crucial role in negotiating laws with the Senate and the President.