It Is So Difficult for Congress to Pass Laws Because

question 61

Multiple Choice

It is so difficult for Congress to pass laws because ______.

• A) a bill can be defeated at many points in the process
• B) of the sheer size of the institution
• C) of the rivalry that exists between the House and the Senate
• D) of the lack of legislative leadership demonstrated by recent presidents
• E) passing a bill is costly

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