When Bill Clinton assumed the presidency in 1993,he
A) enjoyed a powerful mandate from the American voters.
B) faced an adversarial Republican majority in Congress.
C) brought 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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Clinton ran on a platform of "Putting People First" and had an ambitious domestic agenda that included healthcare reform, welfare reform, education and job training, and environmental protection.

Answer: B 
 Despite Clinton's victory in the 1992 presidential election, Republicans controlled both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This created an adversarial relationship between the Clinton administration and Congress, leading to frequent political showdowns and government shutdowns.

When Bill Clinton Assumed the Presidency in 1993,he