How successful presidents are with legislation in Congress is difficult to gauge because presidents
A. never reveal their position on noncontroversial bills.
B. can keep their victory score high by not taking a position on any controversial measure.
C. do not have the power to veto bills passed by Congress.
D. do not have the ability to show their approval or disapproval, since they must not sign bills before they can become law.
E. can never overcome the influence of interest-group money on congressional votes.
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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