The New Deal shifted the national structure from a Congress-centered government to a president-centered government.This historical shift and the inability of any modern government to return to a Congress-centered government is an example of

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Path dependency refers to the idea that past decisions and actions can shape and constrain future decisions and actions. The New Deal created a new precedent of strong presidential action in response to economic crises, and this precedent has continued to influence the way the government functions today. This historical shift has become deeply ingrained in American political culture and has made it difficult to return to a Congress-centered government.

The New Deal Shifted the National Structure from a Congress-Centered