Question

Under which of the following circumstances does a president usually experience a reduction of political power?

Answer 1

The president is in the final two years of her / his second term
Different parties control Congress and the White House

Answer 2

If the Presidents party has the power over congress,he has the most power. But if the President's party loses control of either house due to mid-term elections, or even if they lose several seats, the President's power is reduced.