Members of Congress Often Resist Taking Action to Limit Presidential

question 17

Multiple Choice

Members of Congress often resist taking action to limit presidential power because

• A) taking such action would be declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court justices.
• B) it would create a constitutional crisis if the president ignored the limits.
• C) they understand that taking such action would be harmful to the efficient functioning of the federal government.
• D) colleagues from the president's party may want the president to have the authority because they hold similar policy objectives.

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