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Even under Nixon, both houses of Congress had sizable Democratic majorities. And these were increased by the election of Nov. '74.

Although with Ford, still obviously a Republican presidency.

1) How might Congress become the somewhat dominant branch?

2) And given 1970s economics, what's a scenario where this might work out pretty well policy-wise and in the eyes of the American public? And yes, perhaps quite a challenge.
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