Emma Guy Cromwell

Citizenship Emma Guy Cromwell

Book Excerpt: ...lected as the clerk, sergeant-at-arms and doorkeeper. The rules of the House define the duties of the speaker. The work of the House of Representatives is done through committees. When a bill is introduced it is referred to a committee and this committee may report it back to the House either favorably or unfavorably, or they may not report it at all. If reported favorably it has a chance of receiving consideration. Much of the work of Congress is done in the committee rooms. This is why the selection of committees is so important. When a bill is reported favorably by a committee it is placed upon the calendar which is a register of bills. Then the fate of the bill rests with the rules committee of the House. The committee on rules, as other committees, is elected by the House. The party in power usually determines the selection of this committee. Impeachment: If a high official is charged with misconduct in office the House of Representatives would impeach him and if foundClose...