Why was Richard Nixon unable to achieve many successful domestic policies?
A. Nixon's refusal to have unbalanced budgets left little funding for new domestic programs.
B. Congress was controlled by liberal Democrats, which opposed Nixon's conservative leanings.
C. Public opposition to the Vietnam War prevented widespread support for Nixon's agenda.
D. He held little influence over the Supreme Court, which frequently struck down legislation he'd supported.
Answer: B
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