Political scientists have said that "presidential power is the power to persuade." Explain how the president can convince Congress, the bureaucracy, and the general public to support the president's agenda.

What will be an ideal response?


Students' answers may vary.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a. Subtract the other values from the left-most column of a variable value b. Add the other values to the left-most column of a variable value c. Subtract the other values from the right-most column of a variable value d. Add the other values to the right-most column of a variable value

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