Reagan's strategy in the budget battle of 1981 was to

A. focus on specific controversial programs and leave remaining programs at current spending levels.
B. pass a May budget resolution that called for further cuts in most programs.
C. form a consensus of liberals and conservatives.
D. get Congress to vote for a total package of cuts before it voted for particular cuts.
E. reduce party leaders to a subordinate role in the process by insisting on particular cuts on the front end of the process.


Answer: D

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