Which of the following statements about the domestic policy style of the Eisenhower era is most accurate?
A. As president, General Eisenhower was predictably an activist and decisive leader.
B. As a staunch conservative, Eisenhower sought to eliminate as many New Deal welfare-state programs as he could get away with.
C. "Ike's" presidency stressed a pragmatic and moderate approach.
D. Eisenhower used his personal popularity to persuade the Republican-dominated Congress to enact most of his legislative proposals.
Answer: C
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