The Second Most Powerful Leader in the House of Representatives

question 78

Multiple Choice

The second most powerful leader in the House of Representatives, who assists the Speaker in passing the majority party's legislative priorities, is known as the

• A) House majority leader.
• B) Speaker of the House.
• C) House minority leader.
• D) majority whip.

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Definitions:

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