Exam 12: The Presidency

Describe the concept of the unitary executive. Discuss whether or not this concept is practical.

Describe the major ways in which the presidency has changed since the beginning of the twentieth century. Be sure to include a description of the changes and the reasons why these changes occurred. Include a conclusion to summarize your key points.

Presidents do not rely on their Cabinet as a decision-making body.

How would you characterize President Obama's presidency? Has he been a successful or a disappointing president? Justify your answer with details from the text. Summarize your opinion and rationale.

__________ is an agreement with another country signed by the president that has the force of law but does not require Senate approval.

The Constitution lays out the plan for presidential power in great detail.

The creation of the Cabinet came with the expansion of presidential powers.

The Intelligence Advisory Board provides information and assessments to the president's director of national intelligence and to the president directly.