In the House of Representatives, the __________ decides who will speak on the floor, and rules on points of order.

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The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer and decides who will speak on the floor, and rules on points of order. The majority leader and whip are important positions, but they do not have the same level of authority as the Speaker. The minority leader is the leader of the opposition party and does not have as much authority as the Speaker. The president pro tempore is the leader of the Senate, not the House.

In the House of Representatives, the __________ Decides Who Will