One Instance of Gridlock Occurred in the Late 1990s When

question 54

Multiple Choice

One instance of gridlock occurred in the late 1990s when __________.

• A) the president was a Democrat and the Republicans controlled Congress
• B) the president was a Republican and the Democrats controlled Congress
• C) the president was a Democrat and Democrats controlled the House
• D) the president was a Republican and Democrats controlled the Senate
• E) the president was a Democrat and neither party had a majority in Congress

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Definitions:

Marshall Supreme Court

The period in United States history when John Marshall served as Chief Justice (1801–1835), noted for its landmark decisions that established the foundations of American constitutional law.

Congressional Powers

are the authorities granted to the United States Congress, including legislating, declaring war, and regulating commerce.

Convention of 1818

was an agreement between the U.S. and Britain that set the 49th parallel as the boundary between British North America and the United States, from the Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains.

U.S./Canadian Border

The international boundary between the United States and Canada, stretching across North America and recognized as the world's longest undefended border.