Republicans lost seats in Congress in the 2006 elections in part because of decreasing support for the war in Iraq.

Which of the following is a major concern surrounding current congressional-presidential relations?

a. The principle of the separation of powers is eroding in favor of expanded congressional power. b. The principle of the separation of powers is eroding in favor of expanded presidential power. c. Congress is overriding presidential vetoes too easily, effectively ending the Madisonian system of checks and balances. d. Congressional oversight over the bureaucracy is making it impossible for presidents to carry out executive functions.

When an interest group seeks to __________, it might file an amicus curiae brief.

A. engage in grassroots or outside lobbying B. lobby an executive branch agency C. influence the president D. lobby the judicial branch