What Is the Relationship Between a Party's Control Over the Federal

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between a party's control over the federal government and the influence it has over public policymaking?

• A) The less control a party has over Congress and the executive branch, the more that party depends on lobbyists to pass legislation.
• B) The less control a party has in Congress and the executive branch, the less that party must participate in the policymaking process.
• C) The more control a party has in Congress and the executive branch, the less it must respond to the demands of its constituents when making policy.
• D) The more control a party has over Congress and the executive branch, the more influence it has over public policy.

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