“Divided government” occurs when
a. at least one house of Congress does not have a majority from the president’s party.
b. Congress cannot gather enough votes to override a veto.
c. the House and Senate are unable to reach an agreement.
d. the House is evenly split on an important vote.
e. the Senate is deadlocked on a vote.
ANS: A
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pressuring suppliers for more favorable prices. integrating backward into the business of high-cost suppliers and making the item in-house so as to better control the cost. switching to lower-priced substitute inputs. raising prices to customers (so as to cover the high costs). collaborating closely with suppliers to identify mutual cost-saving opportunities.