Former President Clinton is seen as one of the most successful presidents working with Congress under divided government

Which of the following is a function of political parties?

A) Parties limit voters' choices by narrowing the playing field. B) Parties function as an input device, allowing citizens to get their needs heard. C) Parties decide the issues for televised political debates. D) Parties nominate candidates, thereby increasing the voter efficacy.

By setting the size of House of Representatives by population, and each state's number in the Senate equal regardless of population, the Framers ensured that

A) ?large states could not control the legislative agenda. B) ?small states could control the legislative agenda. C) ?the House could override the will of the states. D) ?the Senate could override the will of the people. E) ?the president could largely ignore the Congress.