Which of the Following Is a Reason That the Presidency

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason that the presidency was relatively weak during the legislative epoch (1800-1933) ?

• A)The individuals elected to presidential office were unskilled and not capable of attaining greatness.
• B)There were few important national political or social forces to which presidents could have linked themselves.
• C)The national government had very expansive powers.
• D)Presidents were so busy managing the federal bureaucracy that they had no time to invest in legislative policy making or party politics.
• E)Nationalized media outlets and rapid communication made it difficult for presidents to form a supportive coalition.

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