Which is a requirement to be the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?

a. one has to win election in his or her district
b. one has to win election in his or her district and one among the House members themselves
c. one must have completed a minimum of 25 years of practicing law anywhere in the United States
d. one must have served as chair of a substantive committee before becoming the presiding officer of the House


Answer: B

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