In Regard to the Federal Budget, Modern Presidents Are Differentiated

In regard to the federal budget, modern presidents are differentiated from early presidents because modern presidents __________, while early presidents __________.

A) have considerably less influence over the budget process; wielded far-reaching authority
B) have the final say over appropriations; simply set the terms of the budget debate
C) set the terms of the budget debate; relied on Congress for budgetary proposals
D) defer to Congress on all budgetary issues; routinely challenged congressional budgetary powers