Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Contemporary Relationships Between

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes contemporary relationships between presidents and Congress?

• A) They are always passive, with Congress dominating the executive branch.
• B) They are consensual in times of economic growth.
• C) They are generally antagonistic.
• D) They are generally hostile during periods of unified government.
• E) They are always antagonistic during periods of foreign conflict.

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