Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That the President's

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the president's party is not a fully reliable presidential tool?

• A)The president's party may be in the minority in Congress and thus be unable to accomplish much.
• B)The more unified the president's party,the more unified the opposition party is likely to be,making for a tough fight in Congress.
• C)Presidents must often appeal to the opposition party to offset defectors within the ranks of their own party.
• D)Members of Congress typically prefer bipartisan legislation that enhances the public's opinion of Congress as an institution.
• E)Even if the president's party holds a majority in the Senate,the filibuster makes it possible for the minority party to block the president's agenda.

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