The increased awareness among Americans in the debate over building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico demonstrates the prominent role that the ________ plays in shaping Americans' views.

What explains the early practice of Congress working to constrain executive spending through the provision of detailed instructions on how federal monies were to be spent?

A)partisan composition of Congress B)size of the federal government C)dominance of the executive branch D)complex nature of policy implementation

Presidents with high levels of __________ have an easier time influencing Congress, while those with low levels find influencing Congress more difficult

a. public approval b. executive privilege c. impeachment power d. third-party connections