Question

multiple choice question
the most fundamental source of tension between the president and congress is ________.
o due to the unintended consequence of the design of the constitution
o due solely to partisanship
o due to the checks and balances that are built into the separation of powers system
o due to the internal organization of congress

Explanation:

The tension between the president and Congress is rooted in the separation of powers system with checks and balances. The Constitution's design intentionally creates separate branches (executive - president, legislative - Congress) with powers to check each other, leading to inherent tension as they exercise their roles. The first option is incorrect as the tension is an intended part of the Constitution's design, not an unintended consequence. The second option is wrong because tension isn't solely due to partisanship; it exists even without strong partisan divides. The fourth option is incorrect as the internal organization of Congress doesn't fundamentally drive the tension between the two branches.

Answer:

C. due to the checks and balances that are built into the separation of powers system