the presiding officer of the House of Representatives; the most powerful member of the House of Representatives
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives, elected by all members of the House when it convenes for a regular legislative session
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives, elected by its members, traditionally a senior member of the majority party The speaker has great powers in controlling the passage of legislation and has considerable influence in the selection of committee members He/She is next in line to become president after the vice president
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives and the leader of its majority party By managing the majority party's members and regulating the legislative process in the House, the Speaker can wield considerable power The Speaker ranks just behind the Vice President in the order of presidential succession
Chosen by members of the majority party of the House He presides and has other significant responsibilities
the leader of the majority party in the House of Representatives This person is next in line to the vice president for succession to the presidency
Presiding officer of the House, leader of the majority party in the House (al though there is no constitutional requirement that the speaker be a representative), and next in line to the vice president for succession to the presidency The speaker is one of the most powerful offices in Washington
Elected by the majority party, the Speaker presides over the House of Representatives during the two-year legislative session
The presiding officer of the house of representatives elected from and by the membership of the house at the beginning of each regular session