Which Legislator Is Considered to Be the Most Powerful in a State

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which legislator is considered to be the most powerful in a state Senate?

• A)Joint-committee chair
• B)Rank-and-file commander
• C)Majority party leader
• D)Lieutenant Governor

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