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

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