American Government / Unit 7 Gov 322 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Speaker of the House
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The idea
The Speaker of the House is the chamber's most important leader — the one position elected by the entire body of representatives.
In practice
The majority conference's choice prevails in practice, since its members outnumber the minority's.
Where people slip
The office is in the Constitution; the party machinery around it is not.
Your place on the trail
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