Why Did the Kennedy Administration Have Such a Poor Record

question 119

Multiple Choice

Why did the Kennedy administration have such a poor record of legislative accomplishments?

• A) members of the administration had no program for reform.
• B) the threat of communism abroad forced the president to turn from domestic affairs and concentrate on foreign affairs.
• C) the administration had received a weak electoral mandate, was more committed to foreign affairs, and lacked the votes in Congress.
• D) an economic recession required that the federal government reduce its expenditures, so the administration refrained from proposing new programs.
• E) Kennedy was assassinated before he had a chance to propose any programs.

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