Which Is One Reason Why the Power and Responsibility of the Presidency

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which is one reason why the power and responsibility of the presidency has increased?

• A)The presidents' use of the line-item veto has increased their power over the Congress.
• B)The budgets for government agencies have decreased,leaving more responsibility to the president.
• C)Modern presidents have to exercise powers as commander in chief,while earlier presidents did not.
• D)The United States has increased its prominence on the world stage.

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