According to Robert Dahl, the framers of the Constitution
a. advocated the mandate theory of presidential elections.
b. did not see presidential elections as devices for major policy changes.
c. thought the president should be the major actor in setting the legislative agenda.
d. did both a and c.
b. did not see presidential elections as devices for major policy changes.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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