Most members of the house attempt to stay on good terms with the speaker of the house because the speaker a. has the authority to call all party unity votes. b. possesses the power of recognition. c. approves all requests for logrolling. d. makes all decisions regarding how leadership pacs will distribute their funds.

The answer is b. possesses the power of recognition.

The Speaker of a house serves as the presiding officer of the house and is elected by the majority party to lead the house. The individual in this office is second in the line of presidential succession, following the vice president. The Speaker performs several roles which include representing constituents as a Member of Congress, acting as administrative head of the House, and serving as leader of the majority political party in the House.