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