Category: American Government
This answer changes — you must check the current Speaker before your interview at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
The Speaker of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives and is elected by House members. The Speaker is also second in the presidential line of succession — after the Vice President.
The Speaker is one of the most powerful positions in government, controlling which bills come to a vote and setting the legislative agenda.
Check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates the week before your interview to verify the current Speaker's name. Don't guess — look it up.
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