Question

What is the hierarchical structure of the House?

Members, floor leaders, whips, and the Speaker.
The Speaker, floor leaders, whips, and the members.
Whips, the Speaker, floor leaders, and members.
Floor leaders, the Speaker, whips, and members.

Answer 1

The correct choice is: The Speaker, floor leaders, whips, and the members.

Explanation: The Speaker is the top officer of the House, followed by the party floor leaders (majority and minority leaders), then the party whips, and finally the rank‑and‑file members.