60-Second Civics: Episode 4212, A Powerful Speaker of the House: How Congress Works, Part

60-Second Civics Podcast

English - January 01, 2021 08:00 - ★★★★ - 76 ratings
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives is a powerful position. The House selects its own Speaker, which explains why the Speaker is of the same political party as the majority party in the House.

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