How Might Presidents Use Their Powers of Persuasion in the Legislative

question 23

Multiple Choice

How might presidents use their powers of persuasion in the legislative process?

• A)in leading public opinion to support their policy agendas
• B)through the impoundment of funds to prevent the implementation of specific laws
• C)in leading public opinion to support signing statements on key pieces of legislation
• D)in selecting majority and minority leaders in Congress
• E)through direct lobbying of regulatory bureaucrats on the implementation of policy details

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