From the 1950s to the 1990s, support for civil rights legislation among Southern Democrats
A. increased in both the House and the Senate.
B. increased in the House but declined in the Senate.
C. increased in the Senate but declined in the House.
D. declined in both the House and the Senate
E. remained constant in both the House and the Senate.
Answer: A
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A) The constitution requires that Americans follow the president's advice. B) As "crisis manager," the president is in a unique position to respond quickly to unexpected crises. C) Congress is often unwilling to lead during emergencies so the president's role and authority increases. D) The states have sole power to respond to threats against them by foreign powers but they rely on the president for guidance. E) Congress is incapable of taking any type of action against foreign enemies so this responsibility is left to the president.