What is the probable impact on a chief executives working in a divided government?

a. Divided government makes it easier for chief executives, because they can play one side off the other.
b. Divided government makes it harder for chief executives, because they cannot rely on their own party's support.
c. Divided government makes it easier for chief executives, because they can appeal directly to the public for support and not worry about too much backlash.
d. Divided government makes it harder for chief executives, because it limits executive power and often leads to stalemates.


d

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