Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET January 2017 Political Science
The ability of the US President to get their way depends on four crucial relationships: the Congress, the Federal Bureaucracy, the Supreme Court and the Mass Media. Which of these is undoubtedly the most critical?
AThe Congress ✓ Correct
BThe Federal Bureaucracy
CThe Supreme Court
DThe Mass Media
Correct answer: (A) The Congress — The relationship with Congress is the most critical for the US President, so it is the answer.
Explanation
★The relationship with Congress is the most critical for the US President, so it is the answer.
★Congress passes the President's legislative programme and budget.
★It also confirms key appointments and ratifies treaties.
★Without congressional cooperation the President's agenda stalls.
★Congress is a bicameral legislature of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
★The bureaucracy, courts and media matter but depend on this central link.
★So engagement with Congress is the decisive relationship.
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