Which of the following actions gives the president an advantage over Congress in promoting policy?
(A) Using the franking privilege
(B) Impounding funding for projects of which the president disapproves
(C) Invoking senatorial courtesy
(D) Utilizing the media through the bully pulpit
(E) Invoking the power to end a filibuster
Answer: (D) Utilizing the media through the bully pulpit
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