Why Are Compromises Difficult to Come by Between Congress and the President

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why are compromises difficult to come by between Congress and the president?

• A) The president's agenda is often unrealistic, and Congress refuses to implement any policies from it.
• B) Congress is not beholden to the president's policy agenda and often has its own agenda to implement.
• C) Presidents have been difficult to work with an unbending when presented with compromises.
• D) Credit for enacting a successful program is rarely shared equally, which creates tension.

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