UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the role of the Speaker in the House of Commons?
ATo formally read out and present new laws to Parliament
BTo officially represent the monarch's interests in Parliament
CTo keep order during debates and manage proceedings ✓
DTo officially represent the government's position in Parliament
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is To keep order during debates and manage proceedings.
The Speaker keeps order during political debates in the House of Commons. The Speaker ensures that the rules are followed and that the opposition has time to debate issues it chooses.
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