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nelaaney

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Why did the Kennedy administration have such a poor record of legislative accomplishments?
 
  A) members of the administration had no program for reform.
  B) the threat of communism abroad forced the president to turn from domestic affairs and concentrate on foreign affairs.
  C) the administration had received a weak electoral mandate, was more committed to foreign affairs, and lacked the votes in Congress.
  D) an economic recession required that the federal government reduce its expenditures, so the administration refrained from proposing new programs.
  E) Kennedy was assassinated before he had a chance to propose any programs.

Question 2

When he assumed the office, President Kennedy's top domestic priority was
 
  A) pass social legislation to benefit African-Americans and women.
  B) encourage economic growth through defense spending and incentives to private enterprise.
  C) control runaway inflation.
  D) overcome the threat from environmental pollution.
  E) cut taxes and downsize the government.



mjbamaung

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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