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Exit who is the most powerful member of the house of representatives?

a. the president of the house
b. the house whip
c. the speaker of the house
d. the majority party leader

User Ali Navidi
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The correct answer is C. The speaker is the head of the majority party. They are the presiding officer of the house of representatives. They are also in charge of many of the administrative decisions. Despite all of this power they still have no vote in the house.
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