Questions: QUESTION 31 Why does the president often have a broader view on issues than members of Congress? A. Congress has the power to investigate and oversee executive agencies. B. The president has the veto power, which Congress can override. C. Congress can use the power of the purse to control the executive branch. D. Unlike members of Congress, the president represents the entire United States.

The answer is D. Unlike members of Congress, the president represents the entire United States.

While it is true that Congress has the power to investigate and oversee executive agencies, this does not directly explain why the president often has a broader view on issues. This power of oversight is more about checks and balances rather than the scope of perspective.

The president's veto power is a significant tool in the legislative process, but it does not inherently provide the president with a broader view on issues. It is more about the president's ability to influence legislation.

The power of the purse allows Congress to control funding and thus influence the executive branch, but this does not explain why the president would have a broader view on issues.

This is the most accurate explanation. The president is elected by the entire nation and thus has a mandate to consider the interests of the entire country. In contrast, members of Congress represent specific districts or states, which can lead them to focus more narrowly on the interests of their constituents. This broader constituency gives the president a wider perspective on national issues.