Which of the following is NOT illustrative of the structural weakness of the presidency?
a. Presidents must rely upon the operations of Congress
b. In terms of formal powers, the president is weaker than Congress
c. The president must receive support from Congress to implement his/her agenda
d. The president can make treaties, but these must have the approval of two-thirds of the Senate
e. The president's role as the commander-in-chief of the U.S. military
e
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