Question 1

Which of the following is most likely to constitute an impeachable offense?

Accepted Answer

A)  a president playing a game of poker in the White House 
B)  a president supporting an unpopular policy 
C)  a president's decision to invade a country solely to increase his or her public support 
D)  a president's strategy of encouraging interest groups to pressure Congress to pass a bill 
A)  a president playing a game of poker in the White House 
B)  a president supporting an unpopular policy 
C)  a president's decision to invade a country solely to increase his or her public support 
D)  a president's strategy of encouraging interest groups to pressure Congress to pass a bill

Question 2

The __________ is at the top of the hierarchical organization of the White House staff.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ is at the top of...

Question 3

If Barack Obama wants to disapprove individual items within a spending bill rather than the bill in its entirety,he can use the line-item veto.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Historically,vice presidential candidates have often been chosen to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  help set the president's agenda 
B)  mentor the president 
C)  placate symbolic constituency 
D)  ensure that the president's party will have a good chance of winning the next presidential election 
A)  help set the president's agenda 
B)  mentor the president 
C)  placate symbolic constituency 
D)  ensure that the president's party will have a good chance of winning the next presidential election

Question 5

How did the expectations for the vice presidency change starting with Walter Mondale?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presidents are more likely to use their vice presidents as close policy advisers. 
B)  Vice presidents started to preside over the Senate. 
C)  Presidents are more likely to select ideologically moderate vice presidents to expand their electoral appeal. 
D)  Vice presidents started taking the lead in the budgeting process. 
A)  Presidents are more likely to use their vice presidents as close policy advisers. 
B)  Vice presidents started to preside over the Senate. 
C)  Presidents are more likely to select ideologically moderate vice presidents to expand their electoral appeal. 
D)  Vice presidents started taking the lead in the budgeting process.

Question 6

Research concludes that television and newspaper media are systematically biased in favor of the Democratic Party because Democrats receive more and more favorable news coverage than do Republicans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a collection of executive branch officials who assist the president,but who also fulfill duties required by law and are therefore limited in the extent of their loyalty to the president?

Accepted Answer

A)  the White House staff 
B)  the Executive Office of the President 
C)  the chiefs of staff 
D)  the Court of Executive Assistants 
A)  the White House staff 
B)  the Executive Office of the President 
C)  the chiefs of staff 
D)  the Court of Executive Assistants

Question 8

What distinguishes the contemporary presidency from the institution originally envisioned by the Framers of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  The contemporary presidency is much more powerful. 
B)  The contemporary presidency is less involved in the development of foreign policy. 
C)  The contemporary presidency exhibits a greater level of deference to Congress in budgetary matters. 
D)  Contemporary presidents are more cautious in advocating for their legislative agendas. 
A)  The contemporary presidency is much more powerful. 
B)  The contemporary presidency is less involved in the development of foreign policy. 
C)  The contemporary presidency exhibits a greater level of deference to Congress in budgetary matters. 
D)  Contemporary presidents are more cautious in advocating for their legislative agendas.

Question 9

Which of the following is a group of 15 presidential advisers that is too large,diverse,and concerned with individual fiefdoms to effectively serve as a collective board of directors,leaving ultimate decision-making authority with the president?

Accepted Answer

A)  the White House staff 
B)  the Executive Office of the President 
C)  the chiefs of staff 
D)  the cabinet 
A)  the White House staff 
B)  the Executive Office of the President 
C)  the chiefs of staff 
D)  the cabinet

Question 10

In which way do modern presidents differ from the original intentions of the Framers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modern presidents are considerably less democratic than the Framers originally intended. 
B)  Modern presidents have considerably less power as leaders of their political parties than the Framers originally intended. 
C)  Modern presidents are much more influential in the legislative process than the Framers originally intended. 
D)  Modern presidents are more subservient to the will of Congress than the Framers originally intended. 
A)  Modern presidents are considerably less democratic than the Framers originally intended. 
B)  Modern presidents have considerably less power as leaders of their political parties than the Framers originally intended. 
C)  Modern presidents are much more influential in the legislative process than the Framers originally intended. 
D)  Modern presidents are more subservient to the will of Congress than the Framers originally intended.

Question 11

In order to avoid going to the Senate for approval,presidents may rely on __________ rather than treaties.

Accepted Answer

executive

Question 12

What formal and informal powers could the president use to enlist Congress and the public in support of his or her agenda?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe the e

Question 13

The president seeks advice from the __________ regarding how much the administration should propose to spend for each government program.

Accepted Answer

Office of

Question 14

A divided government occurs when the president is of one party and a majority in either house of Congress is of the other party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Congress can remove a president through __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a veto 
B)  an executive order 
C)  a House impeachment vote 
D)  a Senate impeachment trial 
A)  a veto 
B)  an executive order 
C)  a House impeachment vote 
D)  a Senate impeachment trial

Question 16

American presidents have a variety of backgrounds.Who was the only political scientist to become president?

Accepted Answer

A)  Woodrow Wilson 
B)  Warren G. Harding 
C)  Thomas Jefferson 
D)  John Kennedy 
A)  Woodrow Wilson 
B)  Warren G. Harding 
C)  Thomas Jefferson 
D)  John Kennedy

Question 17

What factors contribute to the president's public approval? What else can impact approval ratings?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that,h

Question 18

Which is one reason why the power and responsibility of the presidency has increased?

Accepted Answer

A)  The presidents' use of the line-item veto has increased their power over the Congress. 
B)  The budgets for government agencies have decreased, leaving more responsibility to the president. 
C)  Modern presidents have to exercise powers as commander in chief, while earlier presidents did not. 
D)  The United States has increased its prominence on the world stage. 
A)  The presidents' use of the line-item veto has increased their power over the Congress. 
B)  The budgets for government agencies have decreased, leaving more responsibility to the president. 
C)  Modern presidents have to exercise powers as commander in chief, while earlier presidents did not. 
D)  The United States has increased its prominence on the world stage.

Question 19

Describe the role of the First Lady.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that t

Question 20

The press and presidents have tended to be in conflict as far back as the presidency of George Washington.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is most likely to constitute an impeachable offense?

The __________ is at the top of the hierarchical organization of the White House staff.

If Barack Obama wants to disapprove individual items within a spending bill rather than the bill in its entirety,he can use the line-item veto.

Historically,vice presidential candidates have often been chosen to __________.

How did the expectations for the vice presidency change starting with Walter Mondale?

Research concludes that television and newspaper media are systematically biased in favor of the Democratic Party because Democrats receive more and more favorable news coverage than do Republicans.

Which of the following is a collection of executive branch officials who assist the president,but who also fulfill duties required by law and are therefore limited in the extent of their loyalty to the president?

What distinguishes the contemporary presidency from the institution originally envisioned by the Framers of the Constitution?

Which of the following is a group of 15 presidential advisers that is too large,diverse,and concerned with individual fiefdoms to effectively serve as a collective board of directors,leaving ultimate decision-making authority with the president?

In which way do modern presidents differ from the original intentions of the Framers?

In order to avoid going to the Senate for approval,presidents may rely on __________ rather than treaties.

What formal and informal powers could the president use to enlist Congress and the public in support of his or her agenda?

The president seeks advice from the __________ regarding how much the administration should propose to spend for each government program.

A divided government occurs when the president is of one party and a majority in either house of Congress is of the other party.

Congress can remove a president through __________.

American presidents have a variety of backgrounds.Who was the only political scientist to become president?

What factors contribute to the president's public approval? What else can impact approval ratings?

Which is one reason why the power and responsibility of the presidency has increased?

Describe the role of the First Lady.

The press and presidents have tended to be in conflict as far back as the presidency of George Washington.

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The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

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The Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending

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Exam 12: The Presidency

Which of the following is most likely to constitute an impeachable offense?

The __________ is at the top of the hierarchical organization of the White House staff.

If Barack Obama wants to disapprove individual items within a spending bill rather than the bill in its entirety,he can use the line-item veto.

Historically,vice presidential candidates have often been chosen to __________.

How did the expectations for the vice presidency change starting with Walter Mondale?

Research concludes that television and newspaper media are systematically biased in favor of the Democratic Party because Democrats receive more and more favorable news coverage than do Republicans.

Which of the following is a collection of executive branch officials who assist the president,but who also fulfill duties required by law and are therefore limited in the extent of their loyalty to the president?

What distinguishes the contemporary presidency from the institution originally envisioned by the Framers of the Constitution?

Which of the following is a group of 15 presidential advisers that is too large,diverse,and concerned with individual fiefdoms to effectively serve as a collective board of directors,leaving ultimate decision-making authority with the president?

In which way do modern presidents differ from the original intentions of the Framers?

In order to avoid going to the Senate for approval,presidents may rely on __________ rather than treaties.

What formal and informal powers could the president use to enlist Congress and the public in support of his or her agenda?

The president seeks advice from the __________ regarding how much the administration should propose to spend for each government program.

A divided government occurs when the president is of one party and a majority in either house of Congress is of the other party.

Congress can remove a president through __________.

American presidents have a variety of backgrounds.Who was the only political scientist to become president?

What factors contribute to the president's public approval? What else can impact approval ratings?

Which is one reason why the power and responsibility of the presidency has increased?

Describe the role of the First Lady.

The press and presidents have tended to be in conflict as far back as the presidency of George Washington.

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

The Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Economic and Social Welfare Policymaking

Understanding Health Care, Environmental, and Energy Policy

National Security Policymaking

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