Question 1

Which statement about the news is generally true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The news is often framed in themes that simplify the issues and provide continuity from story to story. 
B)  There is a focus on the positive when covering the president and a focus on the negative when covering Congress and the Supreme Court. 
C)  The broadcast media relies solely on facts and avoids speculation, even if it means sitting on a major story until the information can be verified. 
D)  Cable news programs present in-depth coverage of political events from a balanced ideological perspective so as to attract the most viewers. 
A)  The news is often framed in themes that simplify the issues and provide continuity from story to story. 
B)  There is a focus on the positive when covering the president and a focus on the negative when covering Congress and the Supreme Court. 
C)  The broadcast media relies solely on facts and avoids speculation, even if it means sitting on a major story until the information can be verified. 
D)  Cable news programs present in-depth coverage of political events from a balanced ideological perspective so as to attract the most viewers.

Question 2

Presidents may claim the ability to withhold information from Congress under the doctrine of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Presidents may claim the ability to withhold...

Question 3

What situations was the Twenty-fifth Amendment enacted to address?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe the T

Question 4

How might rally events affect presidential politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rally events lead to drops in presidential approval ratings, making passage of their agendas more difficult. 
B)  Rally events cause a long-term increase in presidential approval ratings, practically guaranteeing reelection. 
C)  Rally events make presidents more politically cautious. 
D)  Rally events tend to temporarily increase presidential approval ratings, providing presidents with a window of opportunity to press their agenda. 
A)  Rally events lead to drops in presidential approval ratings, making passage of their agendas more difficult. 
B)  Rally events cause a long-term increase in presidential approval ratings, practically guaranteeing reelection. 
C)  Rally events make presidents more politically cautious. 
D)  Rally events tend to temporarily increase presidential approval ratings, providing presidents with a window of opportunity to press their agenda.

Question 5

In which capacity have recent vice presidents been particularly influential in American politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  as an adviser in the policymaking process 
B)  as a leader of the cabinet 
C)  as a lead negotiator for executive agreements 
D)  as presiding officer of the Senate 
A)  as an adviser in the policymaking process 
B)  as a leader of the cabinet 
C)  as a lead negotiator for executive agreements 
D)  as presiding officer of the Senate

Question 6

According to the Constitution,__________ is reserved for "treason,bribery,and other high crimes and misdemeanors," not for political conflicts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Constitution,__________ is reserved for...

Question 7

Which of the following is one way in which the White House staff differs from the president's cabinet?

Accepted Answer

A)  The White House staff is more loyal to the president. 
B)  The cabinet is more loyal to the president than is the White House staff. 
C)  The cabinet works more closely with the president than does the White House staff. 
D)  The White House staff must perform their job duties in accordance with congressional legislation, while the cabinet has no such restraints. 
A)  The White House staff is more loyal to the president. 
B)  The cabinet is more loyal to the president than is the White House staff. 
C)  The cabinet works more closely with the president than does the White House staff. 
D)  The White House staff must perform their job duties in accordance with congressional legislation, while the cabinet has no such restraints.

Question 8

The Constitution lays out the grounds for impeachment in great detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which presidential power is checked by required approval of the Senate with a two-thirds vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  extending diplomatic recognition to foreign governments 
B)  terminating relations with other nations 
C)  negotiating treaties with other nations 
D)  negotiating executive agreements with foreign heads of state 
A)  extending diplomatic recognition to foreign governments 
B)  terminating relations with other nations 
C)  negotiating treaties with other nations 
D)  negotiating executive agreements with foreign heads of state

Question 10

Which of the following reviews potential legislative proposals suggested by executive agencies and assesses their budgetary implications?

Accepted Answer

A)  secretary of the treasury 
B)  Office of Management and Budget 
C)  secretary of commerce 
D)  chief of staff 
A)  secretary of the treasury 
B)  Office of Management and Budget 
C)  secretary of commerce 
D)  chief of staff

Question 11

Why did Congress enact the War Powers Resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  to expand the powers of the president in the conduct of war 
B)  to make Congress the sole actor in the conduct of war 
C)  to limit the powers of the president in the conduct of war 
D)  to empower the president to act unilaterally when American troops are in harm's way 
A)  to expand the powers of the president in the conduct of war 
B)  to make Congress the sole actor in the conduct of war 
C)  to limit the powers of the president in the conduct of war 
D)  to empower the president to act unilaterally when American troops are in harm's way

Question 12

The Twenty-fifth Amendment was enacted in order to clear up uncertainties over the constitutional provisions surrounding __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  presidential powers to conduct war 
B)  presidential and vice presidential succession and disability 
C)  the president's powers to negotiate treaties 
D)  the Electoral College 
A)  presidential powers to conduct war 
B)  presidential and vice presidential succession and disability 
C)  the president's powers to negotiate treaties 
D)  the Electoral College

Question 13

When the Framers were designing the presidency,they wanted to be certain to avoid both anarchy and monarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Of the following leadership traits,which is critical to presidential success?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to be subservient 
B)  the willingness to be patient 
C)  the power to persuade 
D)  the ability to make mistakes gracefully 
A)  the ability to be subservient 
B)  the willingness to be patient 
C)  the power to persuade 
D)  the ability to make mistakes gracefully

Question 15

The president is not allowed to encourage specific members of Congress to vote for or against a specific bill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If a president does not sign or veto a bill within 10 days after receiving it,and if Congress is still in session,the bill does not become law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the role of executive agreements in foreign policy? When are they used?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Distinguish be

Question 18

Describe the influence a president can have beyond those powers explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe how t

Question 19

Of all those who have served as president starting with Eisenhower,who issued the most vetoes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eisenhower 
B)  Kennedy 
C)  Nixon 
D)  Clinton 
A)  Eisenhower 
B)  Kennedy 
C)  Nixon 
D)  Clinton

Question 20

Describe the major ways in which the presidency has changed since the founding.Be sure to include a description of the changes and the reasons why these changes occurred.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain how pr

Which statement about the news is generally true?

Presidents may claim the ability to withhold information from Congress under the doctrine of __________.

What situations was the Twenty-fifth Amendment enacted to address?

How might rally events affect presidential politics?

In which capacity have recent vice presidents been particularly influential in American politics?

According to the Constitution,__________ is reserved for "treason,bribery,and other high crimes and misdemeanors," not for political conflicts.

Which of the following is one way in which the White House staff differs from the president's cabinet?

The Constitution lays out the grounds for impeachment in great detail.

Which presidential power is checked by required approval of the Senate with a two-thirds vote?

Which of the following reviews potential legislative proposals suggested by executive agencies and assesses their budgetary implications?

Why did Congress enact the War Powers Resolution?

The Twenty-fifth Amendment was enacted in order to clear up uncertainties over the constitutional provisions surrounding __________.

When the Framers were designing the presidency,they wanted to be certain to avoid both anarchy and monarchy.

Of the following leadership traits,which is critical to presidential success?

The president is not allowed to encourage specific members of Congress to vote for or against a specific bill.

If a president does not sign or veto a bill within 10 days after receiving it,and if Congress is still in session,the bill does not become law.

What is the role of executive agreements in foreign policy? When are they used?

Describe the influence a president can have beyond those powers explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.

Of all those who have served as president starting with Eisenhower,who issued the most vetoes?

Describe the major ways in which the presidency has changed since the founding.Be sure to include a description of the changes and the reasons why these changes occurred.

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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Exam 12: The Presidency

Which statement about the news is generally true?

Presidents may claim the ability to withhold information from Congress under the doctrine of __________.

What situations was the Twenty-fifth Amendment enacted to address?

How might rally events affect presidential politics?

In which capacity have recent vice presidents been particularly influential in American politics?

According to the Constitution,__________ is reserved for "treason,bribery,and other high crimes and misdemeanors," not for political conflicts.

Which of the following is one way in which the White House staff differs from the president's cabinet?

The Constitution lays out the grounds for impeachment in great detail.

Which presidential power is checked by required approval of the Senate with a two-thirds vote?

Which of the following reviews potential legislative proposals suggested by executive agencies and assesses their budgetary implications?

Why did Congress enact the War Powers Resolution?

The Twenty-fifth Amendment was enacted in order to clear up uncertainties over the constitutional provisions surrounding __________.

When the Framers were designing the presidency,they wanted to be certain to avoid both anarchy and monarchy.

Of the following leadership traits,which is critical to presidential success?

The president is not allowed to encourage specific members of Congress to vote for or against a specific bill.

If a president does not sign or veto a bill within 10 days after receiving it,and if Congress is still in session,the bill does not become law.

What is the role of executive agreements in foreign policy? When are they used?

Describe the influence a president can have beyond those powers explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.

Of all those who have served as president starting with Eisenhower,who issued the most vetoes?

Describe the major ways in which the presidency has changed since the founding.Be sure to include a description of the changes and the reasons why these changes occurred.

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

Filters