Why Does the Perception of an Electoral Mandate Matter in Presidential

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why does the perception of an electoral mandate matter in presidential politics?

• A)It helps to increase the president's legislative acumen.
• B)It makes it harder for presidents to get their legislative agenda enacted by Congress.
• C)It offers legitimacy and credibility to a recently elected president's proposals.
• D)It enables the president to manage the bureaucracy.

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