Reagan's Strategy in the Budget Battle of 1981 Was to

question 16

Multiple Choice

 Reagan's strategy in the budget battle of 1981 was to 

• A) focus on specific controversial programs and leave remaining programs at current spending levels. 
• B) pass a May budget resolution that called for further cuts in most programs. 
• C) form a consensus of liberals and conservatives. 
• D) get Congress to vote for a total package of cuts before it voted for particular cuts. 
• E) reduce party leaders to a subordinate role in the process by insisting on particular cuts on the front end of the process.

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