If the leadership in either chamber of Congress believes that an acceptable compromise with the other chamber is impossible, then:
A) it can block legislation simply by refusing to appoint members to a conference committee.
B) it can directly send a bill to the White house to be signed into law.
C) it can block legislation only in the case of bills associated with the federal budget resolution.
D) it can approach relevant interest groups and administrative agencies for their views.
E) the president can interfere and make a decision on behalf of both the chambers.
A
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