Even when Congress puts all of its persuasive powers to work in achieving a legislative agenda, the president still retains the ultimate lawmaking authority.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Presidents spend a great deal of time courting public opinion, eyeing their "presidential approval ratings," and meeting with the press. Much of this activity is for the purpose of gaining leverage with Congress. Yet even when the president puts all of his or her persuasive powers to work in achieving a legislative agenda, Congress still retains the ultimate lawmaking authority. See 12-4: Congressional and Presidential Relations
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