A member of the Senate has just been elected to a position that requires him to keep the majority leader informed about the opinions of other party members. He has just been elected
A. majority party whip.
B. president pro tempore.
C. chairman of the Steering Committee.
D. chairman of the Policy Committee.
E. chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
Answer: A
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