Opposition-Controlled Congresses Write Longer Laws on Average Because They ______

Opposition-controlled congresses write longer laws on average because they ______.

A) try to anticipate efforts by an unsympathetic administration to suborn or redirect policy
B) are more likely to be in conflict
C) use these longer bills to "go public" and undermine public support for the President
D) are ever diligent against efforts to dissolve Congress and call for new elections