A president's popularity has no effect on how much of his program is passed by Congress

As the traditional wisdom argues, public opinion often _________ presidential power because the president is the most visible political figure in the United States (especially with respect to foreign policy) in determining which issues are before the public and how they are discussed

a. reinforces and strengthens c. restricts b. undermines d. has no effect

What is a mandate?

A. an order from the federal government requiring the states to take a certain action B. an order from a state government requiring a federal action C. an order from the federal government prohibiting the states from taking a certain action D. an order from a state government prohibiting a federal action