It is common for a President's party to

A. gain control of Congress during a presidential election year and lose control of Congress during a midterm election.
B. gain Congressional seats during a presidential election year and lose seats during a midterm election.
C. lose control of Congress during a presidential election year and regain control of Congress during a midterm election.
D. lose Congressional seats during a presidential election year and gain seats during a midterm election.
E. gain seats in Congress during every election.


Answer: B

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