Modern presidents deal with an opposition Congress using vetoes and threats but also by ______.

A. dismissing Congress
B. appointing a friendly Speaker of the House of Representatives
C. pulling decisions into the White House through executive orders, centralized administration, and broad assertions of executive privilege
D. ensuring all bills are heard by a favorable committee


Answer: C

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