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Lauren Boebert arrives at State of the Union
Lauren Boebert arrives at State of the UnionThe Independent
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Speaker Johnson addresses impeachment of Mayorkas: 'Desperate measures'
Speaker Johnson addresses impeachment of Mayorkas: 'Desperate measures'Reuters
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GOP representative rants about Taylor Swift’s ‘supersonic jet’ during aviation hearing
GOP representative rants about Taylor Swift’s ‘supersonic jet’ during aviation hearingReuters
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Hakeem Jeffries condemns Troy Nehls’ comments about Cori Bush’s husband
Hakeem Jeffries condemns Troy Nehls’ comments about Cori Bush’s husbandReuters
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Rand Paul teases 2024 election announcement
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The Early Legislative Branch
Established in 1787, the U.S. Congress created its constitutional foundation and developed legislative processes to enact laws that reflect America's evolving needs.
Wonderscape
Understanding the House of Representatives
Learn about the House of Representatives, one of two chambers in Congress, with 435 seats allocated based on state population. Discover the roles of the Speaker of the House, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader, as well as the...
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Speaker of the House
As the head of the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House is one of the most important roles in the United States government.
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Congressional Whip
A Congressional Whip works with the party’s leadership in Congress to make sure everyone follows the agenda and votes together. They’re the muscle – the enforcer in a smart suit.
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Speaker of the House
As the head of the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House is one of the most important roles in the United States government.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Government and Politics: Congressional Leadership
In this episode, Craig Benzine explores the leadership structure of congress. We'll break out the clone machine to examine the responsibilities of the speaker of the house, the majority and minority leaders, as well as the majority and...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 8: The Speaker of the House
The Speaker of the House of Representatives wields a good deal of power. For example, the Speaker controls committee appointments and sits on the Rules Committee.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 10: Political Party Control
The Speaker in the House of Representatives can exert strong control that emphasizes his or her party's agenda. For example, by appointing party members to chair committees, rather than members with seniority.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 11: House Speaker Partisanship
The Speaker of the House of Representatives has not always pushed a political party agenda. This began when Henry Clay became Speaker in 1812.