The Speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as
- Adecorum
- Bcrossing the floor
- Cinterpellation
- Dyielding the floorCorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is D, yielding the floor.
Yielding the floor is a parliamentary practice where the Speaker directs a member to stop speaking to allow another member to address the House. This ensures the orderly conduct of business and manages the time allocated for debates.
The other options are incorrect because: A) Decorum refers to maintaining proper behavior and dignity in the House. B) Crossing the floor refers to a member changing their party allegiance. C) Interpellation is the formal right of a member to ask a question to the government.
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