Which individual is listed as the speaker of the Tennessee Senate in the material?

• A. Randy McNally
• B. Beverly Davenport
• C. Randy Boyd
• D. Phil Bredesen

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is identifying who leads the Tennessee Senate. The speaker is the presiding officer chosen from among the senators to guide floor proceedings, recognize speakers, and help organize the chamber’s business. In the material, the person listed as the speaker is Randy McNally, who serves as the Lieutenant Governor and the Senate’s presiding officer. That connection to the Senate’s leadership is why he’s the correct choice. The other names—Beverly Davenport, Randy Boyd, and Phil Bredesen—are prominent Tennessee figures in other roles (university administration, business/public service, and a former governor, respectively) and are not the Senate speaker in this material.