President Johnson opposed basing American intervention in South Vietnam on a declaration of war because
A. he feared that a declaration of war might fuel public support for North Vietnam.
B. he and his advisors believed that foreign policy concerns were too complicated and important to be left to the president alone.
C. he knew that Americans had a tendency to vote warring presidents out of office.
D. he felt that a declaration of war would undermine his domestic austerity program.
E. he believed that following such a course might trigger a Chinese or Soviet response.
Answer: E
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