Why does the perception of an electoral mandate matter in presidential politics?
a. It helps to increase the president's legislative acumen.
b. It makes it harder for presidents to get their legislative agenda enacted by Congress.
c. It offers legitimacy and credibility to a recently elected president's proposals.
d. It enables the president to manage the bureaucracy.
c
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To reduce transaction costs and encourage political cooperation, the Framers decided that the President and Congress should not be elected separately.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is NOT required for an effective presidential pocket veto?
A. The president sends a message to Congress explaining why the bill should not become law. B. The president does not sign the bill. C. The president has waited 10 days. D. The bill was passed at end of the legislative session. E. Congress has adjourned.