With Substantial Democratic Majorities in Both Houses of Congress, President

question 208

Multiple Choice

With substantial Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress, President Kennedy, during the last year of his presidency, was able to secure passage of ________ of his proposals.

• A) only one-fourth
• B) approximately one-half
• C) approximately three-fourths
• D) almost all
• E) all

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Definitions:

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and other mood disorders.

Reabsorption

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Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep, and implicated in depression when levels are insufficient.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of antipsychotic medication.