In 2013, Congressional __________ refused to raise the debt ceiling, leading to  __________.

A. Republicans; a government shutdown
B. Republicans; impeachment charges against Congressional leadership
C. Democrats; a government shutdown
D. Democrats; impeachment charges against Congressional leadership
E. Democrats; the nuclear option


Answer: A

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