Question

Suppose you walk into the Capitol in Washington and ask to interview the most prominent person in the entire Congress. If they accept, you'll get an appointment with the

A. vice president of the United States.
B. chair of the House Appropriations Committee.
C. president pro tempore of the Senate.
D. Speaker of the House.

Answer 1

Answer: D. Speaker of the House.

The House Speaker seat is the most desired seat in Congress because of its proximity to the presidency. It makes him the most prominent person next to President. According to the official line of succession, the Speaker of the House takes over as commander in chief should both the President and Vice President suddenly be incapacitated or removed from office.