House of Representatives Structure
- 435 members
- Elected every two years by the people of their respective congressional districts
Leadership
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Speaker of the House
- Elected by the members of the House
- Third in line to the presidency after the Vice President and the President pro tempore of the Senate
- Responsible for presiding over the House, maintaining order and decorum, and determining the agenda for the House
- Majority Leader
- Minority Leader
- Majority Whip
- Minority Whip
Committees
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20 standing committees
- Each chaired by a member of the majority party and has a specific jurisdiction
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Select committees
- Appointed for a specific purpose and for a limited time
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Joint committees
- Made up of members of both the House and Senate
- Responsible for overseeing issues that affect both chambers
Overall Role
- Plays a crucial role in the legislative process
- Structure designed to ensure that the interests of the American people are represented and protected