Lyndon Johnson was able to get his Great Society programs through Congress because
A. most of the public favored the programs.
B. Democrats controlled both houses of Congress by large margins.
C. most Republicans worked with him on these issues.
D. he broke up the conservative coalition by convincing Southern Democrats to defect.
E. the federal government had surplus funds to be spent.
Answer: B
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