Unit 6 · Lesson 1• 4 min
The Presiding Officer (PO)
The PO runs the chamber. A strong PO can win a gavel without giving a single speech.
What the PO does
Recognizes speakers, runs questioning, keeps time. Total chamber control.
Why judges love a clean PO
Confident, fair, fast = a PO win. Judges score chamber management heavily.
Quick Check
1. PO stands for:
Answer all 1 to check.
Takeaway
Strong PO = chamber respect = ballots without a single speech.