Question 1

The only two states that are exceptions to the unit rule are

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A) Michigan and Montana. 
B) New Hampshire and Vermont. 
C) Maine and Nebraska. 
D) Georgia and Louisiana. 
E) Rhode Island and Oregon. 
A) Michigan and Montana. 
B) New Hampshire and Vermont. 
C) Maine and Nebraska. 
D) Georgia and Louisiana. 
E) Rhode Island and Oregon.

Question 2

Which of the following is a formal constitutional requirement for becoming president?

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A) must be at least 40 years of age 
B) must be resident in the United States for at least 10 years 
C) must be a natural-born citizen 
D) must be a white male 
E) must be a Protestant 
A) must be at least 40 years of age 
B) must be resident in the United States for at least 10 years 
C) must be a natural-born citizen 
D) must be a white male 
E) must be a Protestant

Question 3

The invisible primary

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A) takes place in the year prior to a presidential election. 
B) is typically won by the person who is either the most liberal or the most conservative. 
C) takes place in the Republican Party,but not the Democratic Party. 
D) takes place in the Democratic Party,but not the Republican Party. 
E) is another term for the presidential caucuses. 
A) takes place in the year prior to a presidential election. 
B) is typically won by the person who is either the most liberal or the most conservative. 
C) takes place in the Republican Party,but not the Democratic Party. 
D) takes place in the Democratic Party,but not the Republican Party. 
E) is another term for the presidential caucuses.

Question 4

Under which president did the Electoral College selection process change to a popular vote?

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A) George Washington 
B) Thomas Jefferson 
C) James Madison 
D) Andrew Jackson 
E) Martin Van Buren 
A) George Washington 
B) Thomas Jefferson 
C) James Madison 
D) Andrew Jackson 
E) Martin Van Buren

Question 5

What aspect of presidential election did Andrew Jackson try but fail to achieve?

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A) elimination of the Electoral College 
B) elimination of candidate selection by primary 
C) elimination of the unit rule 
D) the equalization of Electoral College votes,eliminating population as a factor 
E) an increase in the number of presidential candidates per party 
A) elimination of the Electoral College 
B) elimination of candidate selection by primary 
C) elimination of the unit rule 
D) the equalization of Electoral College votes,eliminating population as a factor 
E) an increase in the number of presidential candidates per party

Question 6

What is the most important factor in determining whether or not a president will get what he wants from Congress?

Accepted Answer

A) the partisan makeup of Congress 
B) how often the president threatens to veto bills 
C) whether or not the president has ever served in Congress 
D) the president's ability to do personal favors for members of Congress 
E) whether a president is serving a first term or a second term 
A) the partisan makeup of Congress 
B) how often the president threatens to veto bills 
C) whether or not the president has ever served in Congress 
D) the president's ability to do personal favors for members of Congress 
E) whether a president is serving a first term or a second term

Question 7

A president's power has largely depended on

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A) the margin of victory in the presidential campaign. 
B) whether circumstances favor strong presidential leadership. 
C) the president's ability to come up with good ideas. 
D) the president's skill at balancing the demands of competing groups. 
E) midterm elections. 
A) the margin of victory in the presidential campaign. 
B) whether circumstances favor strong presidential leadership. 
C) the president's ability to come up with good ideas. 
D) the president's skill at balancing the demands of competing groups. 
E) midterm elections.

Question 8

The use of the primary system to select delegates to the presidential nominating convention began in

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A) the early 1800s during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. 
B) the 1830s during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. 
C) the early 1900s during the Progressive era. 
D) the 1930s during the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt. 
E) the 1970s in the aftermath of the Vietnam War and student protests. 
A) the early 1800s during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. 
B) the 1830s during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. 
C) the early 1900s during the Progressive era. 
D) the 1930s during the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt. 
E) the 1970s in the aftermath of the Vietnam War and student protests.

Question 9

A president's policy initiatives are significantly more successful when the president

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A) has the strong support of the American people. 
B) is a former member of Congress. 
C) is on good terms with other world leaders. 
D) is in office when the economy goes bad,which creates a demand for stronger leadership. 
E) None of these answers is correct. 
A) has the strong support of the American people. 
B) is a former member of Congress. 
C) is on good terms with other world leaders. 
D) is in office when the economy goes bad,which creates a demand for stronger leadership. 
E) None of these answers is correct.

Question 10

Political scientist Richard Neustadt argues that presidential power,at its core,is the power to

Accepted Answer

A) threaten. 
B) persuade. 
C) veto. 
D) make war. 
E) appoint Supreme Court justices. 
A) threaten. 
B) persuade. 
C) veto. 
D) make war. 
E) appoint Supreme Court justices.

Question 11

States that apply the unit rule

Accepted Answer

A) grant all their electoral votes as a unit to the candidate who wins the state's popular vote. 
B) hold a single primary for presidential candidates from each major party. 
C) use the caucus instead of the primary for presidential candidate selection. 
D) do not use the Electoral College system. 
E) are not considered to be states in which there is a competitive race between candidates. 
A) grant all their electoral votes as a unit to the candidate who wins the state's popular vote. 
B) hold a single primary for presidential candidates from each major party. 
C) use the caucus instead of the primary for presidential candidate selection. 
D) do not use the Electoral College system. 
E) are not considered to be states in which there is a competitive race between candidates.

Question 12

The U.S.House of Representatives last decided the outcome of a presidential election in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 1928 
B) 1892 
C) 1856 
D) 1824 
E) 1800 
A) 1928 
B) 1892 
C) 1856 
D) 1824 
E) 1800

Question 13

After which presidential election year did the Democrats force major changes in the presidential nominating process?

Accepted Answer

A) 1948 
B) 1960 
C) 1968 
D) 1984 
E) 1992 
A) 1948 
B) 1960 
C) 1968 
D) 1984 
E) 1992

Question 14

What did the Supreme Court rule about executive agreements in 1937?

Accepted Answer

A) They are legally binding in the same way that treaties are. 
B) They can only be issued in matters of national security. 
C) They will only be binding if reviewed and approved by both houses of Congress. 
D) They can only be made with the approval of a president's entire cabinet. 
E) They were ruled unconstitutional and are no longer used by the executive. 
A) They are legally binding in the same way that treaties are. 
B) They can only be issued in matters of national security. 
C) They will only be binding if reviewed and approved by both houses of Congress. 
D) They can only be made with the approval of a president's entire cabinet. 
E) They were ruled unconstitutional and are no longer used by the executive.

Question 15

How does the unit rule work in the Electoral College? How does this effect a candidate's choice of which states to concentrate on in a campaign?

Accepted Answer

The electoral votes of each state except

Question 16

Which of the following states is most likely to vote Democratic in the next presidential election?

Accepted Answer

A) Washington 
B) North Carolina 
C) Montana 
D) Ohio 
E) Indiana 
A) Washington 
B) North Carolina 
C) Montana 
D) Ohio 
E) Indiana

Question 17

Discuss the relationship between the president and Congress.Why does the president need congressional support? What conditions affect the success of the president with Congress?

Accepted Answer

Congress is a presidential constituency,

Question 18

Congress has formally declared war ________ times in U.S.history.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 55 
D) almost 200 
E) close to 350 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 55 
D) almost 200 
E) close to 350

Question 19

Which of the following did the framers want from a president?

Accepted Answer

A) national leadership 
B) administration of the laws 
C) direction in foreign affairs 
D) command of the military 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) national leadership 
B) administration of the laws 
C) direction in foreign affairs 
D) command of the military 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 20

A president is likely to propose the most new programs

Accepted Answer

A) during his or her first year in office. 
B) after reelection to a second term. 
C) immediately after Congress enacts a major presidential initiative. 
D) when international conditions are stable. 
E) during his or her last year in office. 
A) during his or her first year in office. 
B) after reelection to a second term. 
C) immediately after Congress enacts a major presidential initiative. 
D) when international conditions are stable. 
E) during his or her last year in office.

The only two states that are exceptions to the unit rule are

Which of the following is a formal constitutional requirement for becoming president?

The invisible primary

Under which president did the Electoral College selection process change to a popular vote?

What aspect of presidential election did Andrew Jackson try but fail to achieve?

What is the most important factor in determining whether or not a president will get what he wants from Congress?

A president's power has largely depended on

The use of the primary system to select delegates to the presidential nominating convention began in

A president's policy initiatives are significantly more successful when the president

Political scientist Richard Neustadt argues that presidential power,at its core,is the power to

States that apply the unit rule

The U.S.House of Representatives last decided the outcome of a presidential election in ________.

After which presidential election year did the Democrats force major changes in the presidential nominating process?

What did the Supreme Court rule about executive agreements in 1937?

How does the unit rule work in the Electoral College? How does this effect a candidate's choice of which states to concentrate on in a campaign?

Which of the following states is most likely to vote Democratic in the next presidential election?

Discuss the relationship between the president and Congress.Why does the president need congressional support? What conditions affect the success of the president with Congress?

Congress has formally declared war ________ times in U.S.history.

Which of the following did the framers want from a president?

A president is likely to propose the most new programs

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Political Parties,candidates,and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Income,welfare,and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

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Exam 12: The Presidency: Leading the Nation

The only two states that are exceptions to the unit rule are

Which of the following is a formal constitutional requirement for becoming president?

The invisible primary

Under which president did the Electoral College selection process change to a popular vote?

What aspect of presidential election did Andrew Jackson try but fail to achieve?

What is the most important factor in determining whether or not a president will get what he wants from Congress?

A president's power has largely depended on

The use of the primary system to select delegates to the presidential nominating convention began in

A president's policy initiatives are significantly more successful when the president

Political scientist Richard Neustadt argues that presidential power,at its core,is the power to

States that apply the unit rule

The U.S.House of Representatives last decided the outcome of a presidential election in ________.

After which presidential election year did the Democrats force major changes in the presidential nominating process?

What did the Supreme Court rule about executive agreements in 1937?

How does the unit rule work in the Electoral College? How does this effect a candidate's choice of which states to concentrate on in a campaign?

Which of the following states is most likely to vote Democratic in the next presidential election?

Discuss the relationship between the president and Congress.Why does the president need congressional support? What conditions affect the success of the president with Congress?

Congress has formally declared war ________ times in U.S.history.

Which of the following did the framers want from a president?

A president is likely to propose the most new programs

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Political Parties,candidates,and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Income,welfare,and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

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