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AP US Government

Category - Gov Institutions

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Suppose that Speaker of the House Hardstone is really mad at Representative Meekly. Which of the following can’t she do to “punish” Rep. Meekly?
  1. Appoint him to the Post Office committee.
  2. Make sure any bill he proposes is put at the bottom of the pile.
  3. Have any bill he supports put into a committee run by her allies.
  4. Redistrict him so that it is nearly impossible for him to win reelection.
  5. Remove him from the chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee.
Explanation
Answer: D - Since redistricting is done at the state level, the Speaker of the House has nothing to do with it. She can, however, do any of the other things. Because the Speaker has this much power, House members, especially the ones who are in the same political party as the Speaker, are very careful not to offend her too much. But, if the Speaker becomes too tyrannical, her own party might kick her out of the position.
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