It is common for a president's party to do which of the following?
A. Gain control of Congress in a presidential election year and lose control of Congress during the midterm election
B. Gain congressional seats during a presidential election year and lose seats during the midterm election
C. Lose control of Congress during a presidential election year and gain control of Congress during midterm elections
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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