What factors can affect the Relationship between Congress and the President?

-Party Control: If the President's Party has a Majority in Congress then a more Cooperative Relationship is Established. Obama though couldn't work Cooperatively with Congress due to a Divided Government -Policy Area: Dual Presidency Theory suggests that the President is more Constrained in Domestic Policy, but more Free in Foreign Policy. Executive Agreements, or initiating Military Action without Congressional consultation are examples (Houthi Rebels) -Popularity with the President: A More Popular President can hold more Influence when popular as Congress respects the President's wishes. This may override Party differences -Partisanship: Long term rise in Partisanship between the Democrats and Republicans is very influential. If the President has a Majority, there usually is less resistance to their agenda