Question

Which of the following describes Jimmy Carter's ability to get laws passed through Congress?

A. Carter lacked the connections in Congress to successfully gain support for his ideas.
B. Carter was able to convince Congress to help him pass his ideas into law.
C. Carter didn't try to pass laws through Congress.
D. Carter used his experience as a legislator to guide bills through Congress.

Answer 1

President Jimmy Carter: (A) lacked the connections in Congress to successfully gain support for his ideas.

He refused to play politics like Washington is used to. He even brought his own team of people with him from his governorship of GA. His lack of Washington experience and refusal to make deals the old Washington way made Congress reluctant to deal with him.


ANSWER: (A) Carter lacked the connections in Congress to successfully gain support for his ideas.

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