"Going public" refers to the strategy where presidents communicate directly with the public to gain support for their policies, persuade Congress, and explain complex issues. This approach was not commonly used in the 1800s, as mass media and communication technologies that facilitate direct public engagement were less developed or nonexistent.

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"Going Public

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"Going public"

A) means that presidents take their case to the public to persuade members of Congress to support their agenda.
B) was rarely used by presidents in the 1800s.
C) allows a president to explain complicated or controversial topics to voters directly.
D) forces Congress to support presidential priorities.
E) means that presidents take their case to the public to persuade members of Congress to support their agenda, was rarely used by presidents in the 1800s, and allows a president to explain complicated or controversial topics to voters directly.

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