United KingdomGovernment and law 13 · Government, law and your role
How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen?
- aThe monarch appoints the Speaker.
- bThe Prime Minister chooses the Speaker.
- cThe public votes for the Speaker in a national election.
- dMPs elect the Speaker in a secret ballot.Correct answer
Why?
MPs choose one of their own members as Speaker in a secret ballot. The Speaker must stay neutral and keeps order during debates.
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