Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives?

A) He or she is selected by direct popular vote in a general election.
B) He or she controls the proceedings in the House.
C) He or she occupies an apartment in the Capitol.
D) He or she is authorized to name another representative to preside over the chamber temporarily.


A

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a. The Treasury Department b. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation c. The Federal Reserve d. The Council of Economic Advisors e. The Securities and Exchange Commission

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