Question 1

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) exercises legislative clearance. Legislative clearance requires

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A)  that the OMB examine the budget implications of any proposed legislation. 
B)  approval from the OMB before a bill can be sent from Congress to the president. 
C)  that the Supreme Court rule on executive orders before they are promulgated. 
D)  that the OMB approve nominations to congressional budget committees. 
E)  a majority of the president's cabinet approve any legislative funding. 
A)  that the OMB examine the budget implications of any proposed legislation. 
B)  approval from the OMB before a bill can be sent from Congress to the president. 
C)  that the Supreme Court rule on executive orders before they are promulgated. 
D)  that the OMB approve nominations to congressional budget committees. 
E)  a majority of the president's cabinet approve any legislative funding.

Question 2

The presidency has evolved over time in part because

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A)  the economy no longer requires a firm hand to guide it. 
B)  the original Constitution was flexible enough to encompass great social change. 
C)  that twentieth century presidents diminished the powers of the office. 
D)  the Supreme Court diminished the president's powers to make war. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the economy no longer requires a firm hand to guide it. 
B)  the original Constitution was flexible enough to encompass great social change. 
C)  that twentieth century presidents diminished the powers of the office. 
D)  the Supreme Court diminished the president's powers to make war. 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

Why have presidents found that their ceremonial responsibilities are useful?

Accepted Answer

A) It adds to their prestige and standing with other government officials and the public. 
B)  It is a way to take a break from the continual demands of the office. 
C)  It unifies the country behind the president, often in times of division. 
D)  It is a way to get more coverage of their office without the risk of negative press. 
E)  It is part of their role as leader of the United States and thus proves their leadership qualities. 
A) It adds to their prestige and standing with other government officials and the public. 
B)  It is a way to take a break from the continual demands of the office. 
C)  It unifies the country behind the president, often in times of division. 
D)  It is a way to get more coverage of their office without the risk of negative press. 
E)  It is part of their role as leader of the United States and thus proves their leadership qualities.

Question 4

Theodore Roosevelt was known for breaking up which kinds of business corporations?

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The answer of Theodore Roosevelt was known for breaking up...

Question 5

What factors influence the president's success in Congress? Which of these is most important? 
Which of these is least important? In other words, if you were president of the United States, which factor would you absolutely want to have and which one could you take or leave? Substantiate your answer with specific examples.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that influence

Question 6

Presidential responsibilities, burdens, power, and impact have changed very little over the last 200 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true about public opinion polling and the presidency?

Accepted Answer

A) As leaders, presidents rarely use public opinion polls. 
B)  Over recent history, only Democratic presidents have used polls. 
C)  Over recent history, only Republican presidents have used polls. 
D)  Polls are used by all presidents to help presidents sell their programs. 
E)  Presidents respond to polls fickly, thereby undermining presidential leadership. 
A) As leaders, presidents rarely use public opinion polls. 
B)  Over recent history, only Democratic presidents have used polls. 
C)  Over recent history, only Republican presidents have used polls. 
D)  Polls are used by all presidents to help presidents sell their programs. 
E)  Presidents respond to polls fickly, thereby undermining presidential leadership.

Question 8

Presidential succession and disability is discussed in the ________ Amendment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Presidential succession and disability is discussed in...

Question 9

When creating the role of chief executive, the framers never intended it to be a democratic office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Richard Neustadt, presidential power is the power to persuade. Why did he make this claim? Do you agree with him? Why?

Accepted Answer

Richard Neustadt made the claim that pre

Question 11

Much of the later expansion and development of the office of the presidency in the nineteenth presidency can be attributed to

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A)  Grover Cleveland. 
B)  Thomas Jefferson. 
C)  Andrew Jackson. 
D)  Abraham Lincoln. 
E)  Ulysses S. Grant. 
A)  Grover Cleveland. 
B)  Thomas Jefferson. 
C)  Andrew Jackson. 
D)  Abraham Lincoln. 
E)  Ulysses S. Grant.

Question 12

________ was probably the most important nineteenth century president in terms of the later development and expansion of the office.

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The answer of ________ was probably the most important nineteenth...

Question 13

Why do vice-presidents often find themselves in an awkward position in relation to the president?

Accepted Answer

The most important reason vice-president

Question 14

What is the president's cabinet? Why has the cabinet declined in importance?

Accepted Answer

The president's cabinet is a group of hi

Question 15

The most important president of the nineteenth century in terms of later development and expansion of the office was

Accepted Answer

A)  George Washington. 
B)  Thomas Jefferson. 
C)  Andrew Jackson. 
D)  Abraham Lincoln. 
E)  John Adams. 
A)  George Washington. 
B)  Thomas Jefferson. 
C)  Andrew Jackson. 
D)  Abraham Lincoln. 
E)  John Adams.

Question 16

What kind of presidency did the Founders have in mind?

Accepted Answer

The Founders envisioned a presidency lik

Question 17

For what is Woodrow Wilson's presidency notable in terms of relationship with the people?

Accepted Answer

Wilson was the first president to make d

Question 18

Andrew Jackson is best known for

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A) purchasing the Louisiana Territory. 
B)  establishing a doctrine of American dominance of the Western Hemisphere. 
C)  helping transform the presidency into a popular institution. 
D)  forestalling the popular election of electors to the Electoral College. 
E)  supporting the creation of a National Bank. 
A) purchasing the Louisiana Territory. 
B)  establishing a doctrine of American dominance of the Western Hemisphere. 
C)  helping transform the presidency into a popular institution. 
D)  forestalling the popular election of electors to the Electoral College. 
E)  supporting the creation of a National Bank.

Question 19

The Founders envisioned a president who would be directly responsible to the people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What title is given to the role of the president as symbol of national authority and unity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chief Executive 
B)  Protean President 
C)  Chief of State 
D)  CEO 
E)  Chief of Washington 
A)  Chief Executive 
B)  Protean President 
C)  Chief of State 
D)  CEO 
E)  Chief of Washington

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) exercises legislative clearance. Legislative clearance requires

The presidency has evolved over time in part because

Why have presidents found that their ceremonial responsibilities are useful?

Theodore Roosevelt was known for breaking up which kinds of business corporations?

Presidential responsibilities, burdens, power, and impact have changed very little over the last 200 years.

Which of the following is true about public opinion polling and the presidency?

Presidential succession and disability is discussed in the ________ Amendment.

When creating the role of chief executive, the framers never intended it to be a democratic office.

According to Richard Neustadt, presidential power is the power to persuade. Why did he make this claim? Do you agree with him? Why?

Much of the later expansion and development of the office of the presidency in the nineteenth presidency can be attributed to

________ was probably the most important nineteenth century president in terms of the later development and expansion of the office.

Why do vice-presidents often find themselves in an awkward position in relation to the president?

What is the president's cabinet? Why has the cabinet declined in importance?

The most important president of the nineteenth century in terms of later development and expansion of the office was

What kind of presidency did the Founders have in mind?

For what is Woodrow Wilson's presidency notable in terms of relationship with the people?

Andrew Jackson is best known for

The Founders envisioned a president who would be directly responsible to the people.

What title is given to the role of the president as symbol of national authority and unity?

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

Exam 12: The President

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) exercises legislative clearance. Legislative clearance requires

The presidency has evolved over time in part because

Why have presidents found that their ceremonial responsibilities are useful?

Theodore Roosevelt was known for breaking up which kinds of business corporations?

Presidential responsibilities, burdens, power, and impact have changed very little over the last 200 years.

Which of the following is true about public opinion polling and the presidency?

Presidential succession and disability is discussed in the ________ Amendment.

When creating the role of chief executive, the framers never intended it to be a democratic office.

According to Richard Neustadt, presidential power is the power to persuade. Why did he make this claim? Do you agree with him? Why?

Much of the later expansion and development of the office of the presidency in the nineteenth presidency can be attributed to

________ was probably the most important nineteenth century president in terms of the later development and expansion of the office.

Why do vice-presidents often find themselves in an awkward position in relation to the president?

What is the president's cabinet? Why has the cabinet declined in importance?

The most important president of the nineteenth century in terms of later development and expansion of the office was

What kind of presidency did the Founders have in mind?

For what is Woodrow Wilson's presidency notable in terms of relationship with the people?

Andrew Jackson is best known for

The Founders envisioned a president who would be directly responsible to the people.

What title is given to the role of the president as symbol of national authority and unity?

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