In Which Way Do Modern Presidents Differ from the Original

question 65

Multiple Choice

In which way do modern presidents differ from the original intentions of the Framers of the Constitution?

• A)Modern presidents are considerably less democratic than the Framers originally intended.
• B)Modern presidents are much more influential in the legislative process than the Framers originally intended.
• C)Modern presidents are much less partisan than the Framers originally intended.
• D)Modern presidents are more subservient to the will of Congress than the Framers originally intended.

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