Why Are Laws Passed by Congress Often Not Far from the Status

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why are laws passed by Congress often not far from the status quo?

• A) Broad support needed to pass legislation generates moderate legislation.
• B) All representatives are close to the center of the ideological distribution.
• C) Presidents favor the status quo and will only sign bills close to it.
• D) The Supreme Court will strike down extreme legislation.
• E) Most laws passed by Congress are far from the status quo.

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