Question 1

The president is the foreign policy leader, while Congress is the domestic policy leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What was the reason for George W. Bush's success in Congress in 2003 and 2004?

Accepted Answer

A)  His party stuck together even though they had a slim majority. 
B)  His party had an overwhelming majority in both houses. 
C)  Many Democrats defected to vote with the president due to his popularity. 
D)  He obtained large majorities because the country was at war. 
E)  Conservative Republicans switched sides to vote for the President. 
A)  His party stuck together even though they had a slim majority. 
B)  His party had an overwhelming majority in both houses. 
C)  Many Democrats defected to vote with the president due to his popularity. 
D)  He obtained large majorities because the country was at war. 
E)  Conservative Republicans switched sides to vote for the President.

Question 3

Modern presidents typically use their annual State of the Union address to

Accepted Answer

A)  outline their legislative agenda. 
B)  communicate with Congress. 
C)  discuss foreign policy. 
D)  communicate their agenda to the Senate and Supreme Court. 
E)  create a framework upon which to build a campaign. 
A)  outline their legislative agenda. 
B)  communicate with Congress. 
C)  discuss foreign policy. 
D)  communicate their agenda to the Senate and Supreme Court. 
E)  create a framework upon which to build a campaign.

Question 4

Conflict between the president and Congress reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  the needs of the American public, who must be protected by the president from partisan politics in Congress. 
B)  the essential nature of unitary systems, where power tends to rise to the top. 
C)  a result of the conservative coalition between conservatives in the executive and legislative branches. 
D)  a structural fact of American politics that was deliberately intended by the Founders. 
E)  a necessity for policy change in American politics. 
A)  the needs of the American public, who must be protected by the president from partisan politics in Congress. 
B)  the essential nature of unitary systems, where power tends to rise to the top. 
C)  a result of the conservative coalition between conservatives in the executive and legislative branches. 
D)  a structural fact of American politics that was deliberately intended by the Founders. 
E)  a necessity for policy change in American politics.

Question 5

The modern presidency largely attained its shape under

Accepted Answer

A)  Franklin Roosevelt. 
B)  John F. Kennedy. 
C)  Ronald Reagan. 
D)  Bill Clinton. 
E)  Harry Truman 
A)  Franklin Roosevelt. 
B)  John F. Kennedy. 
C)  Ronald Reagan. 
D)  Bill Clinton. 
E)  Harry Truman

Question 6

When ________ took office in 1901, he vigorously pushed the prerogatives and enhanced the powers of the office as no president had done since Lincoln.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When ________ took office in 1901, he...

Question 7

Why does waging war increase presidential power relative to other actors?

Accepted Answer

A)  The president is commander-in-chief, and people look to him for leadership. 
B)  War creates job opportunities in government industries. 
C)  War distracts citizens from other issues. 
D)  The uncertainty of war engenders patriotism. 
E)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  The president is commander-in-chief, and people look to him for leadership. 
B)  War creates job opportunities in government industries. 
C)  War distracts citizens from other issues. 
D)  The uncertainty of war engenders patriotism. 
E)  All of the above are correct.

Question 8

Name three of the most prominent organizations in the Executive Office of the President.

Accepted Answer

The three most prominent are t

Question 9

Divided government is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) when a majority of state legislatures are held by one party and Congress is held by the other. 
B)  when the president and the majority in the House or Senate belong to different political parties. 
C)  when the president and majority of state governors belong to different political parties. 
D)  when policy differences between Congress and the presidency result in lower legislative progress. 
E)  when policy differences between Congress and the presidency result in higher rates of gridlock. 
A) when a majority of state legislatures are held by one party and Congress is held by the other. 
B)  when the president and the majority in the House or Senate belong to different political parties. 
C)  when the president and majority of state governors belong to different political parties. 
D)  when policy differences between Congress and the presidency result in lower legislative progress. 
E)  when policy differences between Congress and the presidency result in higher rates of gridlock.

Question 10

After 9/11, the George W. Bush presidency became consumed by which wars?

Accepted Answer

Afghanista

Question 11

Among the various organizations in the Executive Office of the President, the ________ is often considered the most important.

Accepted Answer

Office of

Question 12

Which of the following contributes to conflict between the president and Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since the 1960s, Congress has usually been controlled by the president's political party. 
B)  The president and members of Congress may be chosen in different elections. 
C)  The president and all members of Congress are chosen in the same elections. 
D)  The president and Congress have completely separate legislative powers. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Since the 1960s, Congress has usually been controlled by the president's political party. 
B)  The president and members of Congress may be chosen in different elections. 
C)  The president and all members of Congress are chosen in the same elections. 
D)  The president and Congress have completely separate legislative powers. 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

According to Figure 12.1, presidential approval

Accepted Answer

A)  tends to decline over the course of a presidency. 
B)  tends to increase over the course of a presidency. 
C)  remains fairly constant for most presidents. 
D)  has remained fairly constant over time. 
E)  is typically not responsive to political, social, or economic events. 
A)  tends to decline over the course of a presidency. 
B)  tends to increase over the course of a presidency. 
C)  remains fairly constant for most presidents. 
D)  has remained fairly constant over time. 
E)  is typically not responsive to political, social, or economic events.

Question 14

In the role as chief of state, the president

Accepted Answer

A)  serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. 
B)  has assumed the leadership role in managing the nation's economy. 
C)  performs ceremonial functions and serves as the symbol of national authority and unity. 
D)  is expected to assume the initiative in forming public policy. 
E)  leads Congress into action. 
A)  serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. 
B)  has assumed the leadership role in managing the nation's economy. 
C)  performs ceremonial functions and serves as the symbol of national authority and unity. 
D)  is expected to assume the initiative in forming public policy. 
E)  leads Congress into action.

Question 15

Which president could be characterized as speaking directly to the people, mobilizing military personnel, and tapping the "arsenal of democracy"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theodore Roosevelt 
B)  Franklin Roosevelt 
C)  John Kennedy 
D)  Woodrow Wilson 
E)  Ronald Reagan 
A)  Theodore Roosevelt 
B)  Franklin Roosevelt 
C)  John Kennedy 
D)  Woodrow Wilson 
E)  Ronald Reagan

Question 16

A primary responsibility of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  establishes the nation's monetary policy by changing the interest charged to member banks and lending institutions. 
B)  analyzes and conducts military operations, with particular attention paid to financial implications. 
C)  advises the president on how much the administration should propose to spend for government and where the money will come from. 
D)  analyzes the general state of the economy and advises the president on economic policy. 
E)  provides advice on the formulation of domestic policy programs 
A)  establishes the nation's monetary policy by changing the interest charged to member banks and lending institutions. 
B)  analyzes and conducts military operations, with particular attention paid to financial implications. 
C)  advises the president on how much the administration should propose to spend for government and where the money will come from. 
D)  analyzes the general state of the economy and advises the president on economic policy. 
E)  provides advice on the formulation of domestic policy programs

Question 17

The presidents of the nineteenth century

Accepted Answer

A)  were more dominant than those of the twentieth century. 
B)  for the most part conformed to the designs of the Founders. 
C)  used military force more readily than those of the twentieth century. 
D)  were the dominant policymakers in the national government. 
E)  expanded the authority of the presidency dramatically. 
A)  were more dominant than those of the twentieth century. 
B)  for the most part conformed to the designs of the Founders. 
C)  used military force more readily than those of the twentieth century. 
D)  were the dominant policymakers in the national government. 
E)  expanded the authority of the presidency dramatically.

Question 18

The institutional presidency is a nineteenth century phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The National Security Council includes officials from the

Accepted Answer

A)  State Department. 
B)  CIA. 
C)  military. 
D)  Defense Department. 
E)  All of the above are part of the National Security Council. 
A)  State Department. 
B)  CIA. 
C)  military. 
D)  Defense Department. 
E)  All of the above are part of the National Security Council.

Question 20

The vague language present in Article II of the Constitution

Accepted Answer

A) has severely limited the expansion of presidential power over time. 
B)  was intended by the framer's to strengthen president's hand vis-à-vis Congress. 
C)  has proven flexible enough to encompass the great expansion of the presidency. 
D)  has made it easy for presidents to influence legislation before Congress. 
E)  makes it difficult for presidents to justify acting unilaterally, such as issuing executive orders. 
A) has severely limited the expansion of presidential power over time. 
B)  was intended by the framer's to strengthen president's hand vis-à-vis Congress. 
C)  has proven flexible enough to encompass the great expansion of the presidency. 
D)  has made it easy for presidents to influence legislation before Congress. 
E)  makes it difficult for presidents to justify acting unilaterally, such as issuing executive orders.

The president is the foreign policy leader, while Congress is the domestic policy leader.

What was the reason for George W. Bush's success in Congress in 2003 and 2004?

Modern presidents typically use their annual State of the Union address to

Conflict between the president and Congress reflects

The modern presidency largely attained its shape under

When ________ took office in 1901, he vigorously pushed the prerogatives and enhanced the powers of the office as no president had done since Lincoln.

Why does waging war increase presidential power relative to other actors?

Name three of the most prominent organizations in the Executive Office of the President.

Divided government is defined as

After 9/11, the George W. Bush presidency became consumed by which wars?

Among the various organizations in the Executive Office of the President, the ________ is often considered the most important.

Which of the following contributes to conflict between the president and Congress?

According to Figure 12.1, presidential approval

In the role as chief of state, the president

Which president could be characterized as speaking directly to the people, mobilizing military personnel, and tapping the "arsenal of democracy"?

A primary responsibility of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is that it

The presidents of the nineteenth century

The institutional presidency is a nineteenth century phenomenon.

The National Security Council includes officials from the

The vague language present in Article II of the Constitution

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 12: The President

The president is the foreign policy leader, while Congress is the domestic policy leader.

What was the reason for George W. Bush's success in Congress in 2003 and 2004?

Modern presidents typically use their annual State of the Union address to

Conflict between the president and Congress reflects

The modern presidency largely attained its shape under

When ________ took office in 1901, he vigorously pushed the prerogatives and enhanced the powers of the office as no president had done since Lincoln.

Why does waging war increase presidential power relative to other actors?

Name three of the most prominent organizations in the Executive Office of the President.

Divided government is defined as

After 9/11, the George W. Bush presidency became consumed by which wars?

Among the various organizations in the Executive Office of the President, the ________ is often considered the most important.

Which of the following contributes to conflict between the president and Congress?

According to Figure 12.1, presidential approval

In the role as chief of state, the president

Which president could be characterized as speaking directly to the people, mobilizing military personnel, and tapping the "arsenal of democracy"?

A primary responsibility of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is that it

The presidents of the nineteenth century

The institutional presidency is a nineteenth century phenomenon.

The National Security Council includes officials from the

The vague language present in Article II of the Constitution

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters