How has the rise of the institutional presidency altered congressional-presidential relations in the modern era?
a. Congressional staffing has increased more than presidential support staff, shifting the balance of power in favor of Congress.
b. The increase in presidential support staff has left the president with fewer responsibilities, making Congress more powerful.
c. The increase in presidential support staff has tipped the balance of power in favor of the presidency.
d. The complexity of executive branch staffing has reduced the president's influence in the policy process in comparison with congressional influence.
c
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A. They were enacted due to overwhelming public opinion against the wishes of the political elite. B. They were demanded by well-educated, politically active people, then found popular by the general public. C. They were enacted due to pressure from interest groups against the wishes of the public. D. They were enacted due to pressure from a moderately sized group of politically active citizens against the wishes of interest groups. E. None of these are correct.
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