Which Type of Stockholders Usually Has the Right to Vote

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which type of stockholders usually has the right to vote and elect the board of directors?

• A)A preferred stockholder
• B)A common stockholder
• C)A capital stockholder
• D)A perpetual stockholder
• E)A proxy stockholder

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