1. According to the article, what has contributed to a decline in compromise in Congress? * O A. the 24-hour news cycle B. the g
rowth of the federal government O C. the additions to Cabinet-level agencies D. the elections of presidents who did not get the majority of the popular vote
The decline in compromise in Congress is attributed to <em>D. the elections of presidents who did not get the majority of the popular vote.</em>
The elections of presidents without the popular vote has been fingered as solely responsible for the continued decline in compromise in Congress. Such presidents divide the legislative houses.
Presidents without the popular vote do not represent the majority of U.S. electorate and usually end up with a divided Congress. This forces Congress members to be more party-conscious than being conscious of the national interests.
Thus, an unpopular president sets a bad tone for the legislative body and encourages Congress members to show more loyalty to their parties than to the nation.
