Congress Often Resists Taking Action to Limit Presidential Power Because

question 49

Multiple Choice

Congress often resists taking action to limit presidential power because:

• A) the American public always supports the president over Congress.
• B) taking such action would be declared unconstitutional.
• C) it would create a constitutional crisis if the president ignored the limits.
• D) members of Congress understand that taking such action would be harmful to the efficient functioning of the federal government.
• E) members of Congress from the president's party may want the president to have the authority because they hold similar policy goals.

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