How did the structure of Congress prevent the president from providing vigorous leadership in the late 1800s?

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Natalie Duran

11 February, 08:58

How did the structure of Congress prevent the president from providing vigorous leadership in the late 1800s?

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Skyler Campos · Answer 1

Partisan strife and turnover made Congress unruly and difficult to work with.

Constantly shifting majorities, competing political parties holding the House and Senate, and turnover among congressmen made it difficult for the president to provide Congress with vigorous leadership.