This question aligns with Chapter 1 of 2018 Congressional Elections.What are the positive and negative aspects for scholars and media organizations like FiveThirtyEight making such precise predictions about how elections are going to turn out?

Texas's pro-life position is evidenced by three recent laws passed by the legislature intended to discourage or obstruct women from having abortions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Why do presidents try to gain support for their initiatives instead of simply enacting their policy priorities outright?

a. because Congress cannot debate legislation without approval from the president b. because the Constitution does not give the president any powers to influence public policy c. because the Constitution establishes a system of shared powers d. because the president has diminishing power over the course of his or her administration