2008 test · Question 47 of 100
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Current answer
- Mike Johnson
On the test, give the name of the person serving on the day of your interview.
USCIS note: Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Our explanation
The Speaker of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives. If the President and Vice President both cannot serve, the Speaker becomes President. Give the name of the person serving at the time of your interview.
Remember it
The Speaker speaks for the House: the leader of the House of Representatives.
Source
USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) p. 20: “The leader of the House of Representatives is called the Speaker of the House.” Succession: p. 27. Name rule: USCIS 2008 Civics Q&A (rev. 08/21) p. 1.
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