The lieutenant governor is not formally a senator and cannot vote except in cases of a tie, yet he or she has great power over the senate. Why?
A. the bully pulpit and the ear of the governor
B. powers similar to those of the speaker of the house
C. senatorial tradition
D. a popular sovereignty mandate
Answer: B
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