Even When the White House and Congress Are Controlled by the Same

question 88

Multiple Choice

Even when the White House and Congress are controlled by the same party, roadblocks to the passage of legislation may be presented by the fact that each responds to different ___________, and not necessarily to party leadership, or each other:

• A) interest groups
• B) barriers to policy change
• C) constituencies, or groups of voters
• D) checks and balances

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Definitions:

Quaternary Carbon

A carbon atom bonded to four different groups, distinguishing it as a center of chirality in certain organic molecules.

Tertiary Carbon

A carbon atom bonded to three other carbon atoms.

Secondary Carbon

A carbon atom that is attached to two other carbon atoms in an organic molecule.

Equatorial

Refers to the positions on a cyclic molecule that are more outwardly directed around the ring, often leading to reduced steric strain.