Assume that state Senator B is a member of the lieutenant governor's leadership team. Identify one specific benefit Senator B might receive from being part of the lieutenant governor's team
a) punish Senator B's political opponents
b) appoint Senator B to chair important committees
c) appoint Senator B to serve on the Urban Affairs Committee
d) encourage Senator B to form bipartisan coalitions
e) impress Senator B's voters favorably at election time
Answer: B
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