Despite Retaining De Facto Control, the Senate Majority Leader Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

Despite retaining de facto control, the Senate Majority Leader is the third-ranking member in the modern Senate. Which two positions outrank him?

• A) Vice President and Finance Committee Chair
• B) President Pro Tempore and Finance Committee Chair
• C) President Pro Tempore and Rules Committee Chair
• D) Vice President and President Pro Tempore

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