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Analysis of Presidential and Congressional Approval Trends (2010-2020)
Hard Quantitative Analysis Trend Analysis
In the following table, data is provided on the public approval ratings of the President and Congress over a ten-year period, from 2010 to 2020. You are to analyze the trends in approval ratings for both the President and Congress, using quantitative data to support your analysis.
Approval Ratings (in percentage)
| Year | President Approval Rating | Congress Approval Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50 | 24 |
| 2011 | 45 | 19 |
| 2012 | 51 | 17 |
| 2013 | 41 | 14 |
| 2014 | 46 | 14 |
| 2015 | 48 | 18 |
| 2016 | 54 | 20 |
| 2017 | 38 | 18 |
| 2018 | 43 | 18 |
| 2019 | 45 | 20 |
| 2020 | 49 | 25 |
Using the data, analyze the trends and correlations between the approval ratings of the President and Congress. Discuss potential reasons for changes in these trends over the decade, making sure to use specific data points from the table to support your discussion.
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