Which of the following is NOT a duty or responsibility of the Speaker of the House?
a. appointing members to serve on special committees
b. acting as arbiter and interpreter of House rules
c. recognizing members who speak in the House
d. assigning bills to committees for consideration
e. censuring House members for disciplinary reasons
ANS: E
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