In initiating broad legislative proposals, the president enjoys all of the following advantages over Congress EXCEPT
A. having the authority to make policy decisions even when there are conflicting views within the executive branch, while congressional leaders cannot impose their views on other members who disagree with them.
B. a lack of fragmentation.
C. being more likely to take a national perspective on policy issues.
D. being granted more authority by the Constitution in the area of lawmaking.
E. being assisted by literally hundreds of policy specialists.
Answer: D
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