The __________ decides who shall be recognized to speak on the House floor, and rules on points of order (with advice from the parliamentarian), among other responsibilities

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: Speaker

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Which of the following is true of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)?

A. It was replaced by the 60-year-old program known as Aid to Families with Dependent Children. B. States under TANF are given lesser flexibility in administering welfare policies. C. States under TANF have to spend most of their welfare dollars on monthly cash payments to families. D. It strengthened work requirements for recipients and limited the time that families can receive benefits. E. States under TANF can use only public bureaucracies to administer welfare but not private agencies.

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After the general election in May 2010, Labour lost more than one-fourth of its seats in Parliament, but the Conservatives did not win enough seats to form a government; resulting in a political arrangement known as a

a. split majority. b. coalition government. c. divided Parliament. d. multiparty government.

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All of the following are considered informal qualifications for federal office EXCEPT

A. strong communications skills. B. considerable professional experience. C. possession of a college degree. D. having been elected to office. E. meeting the age requirement.

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The __________ is an advisory group composed of the heads of the fifteen executive departments to help the president make decisions and execute laws. They are chosen by presidents and confirmed by the Senate

Fill in the blank with the correct words.

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