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Citizenship
Citizenship
A Manual for Voters
Realizing the need of a manual on citizenship for the new voters in Kentucky, the author has endeavored to compile such information on the government and its workings, as will be of use to all voters, especially the ones just entering political life. A strong appeal is made to the women voters of our nation to prepare themselves for public life by keeping in touch with the issues of the day as well as the functions of government.
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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 found
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