Which of the following contributes to the symbolic role of the president?
A. The office of the president is inherently partisan.
B. Presidents are elected by the entire country.
C. Americans have unreasonably high expectations regarding the presidency.
D. Public opinion about presidents rarely, if ever, fluctuates.
Answer: B
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