In 1993,when Bill Clinton assumed the presidency,he
A)enjoyed a powerful mandate from the American voters.
B)faced an adversarial Republican majority in Congress.
C)entered with a highly ambitious domestic political agenda.
D)had few perceived political weaknesses.
E)benefited from strong and resilient Democratic majorities in Congress.

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Bill Clinton entered the presidency in 1993 with a highly ambitious domestic political agenda that included healthcare reform, welfare reform, and economic stimulus. He did not have a powerful mandate from voters, as he only won 43% of the popular vote in a three-way race, and he faced a Republican minority in both the House and Senate. He also had perceived political weaknesses, such as a lack of foreign policy experience and allegations of infidelity.

In 1993,when Bill Clinton Assumed the Presidency,he