Question 1

Party discipline in the American Congress usually is not very tight, because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the President and Cabinet do not need the support of a majority in Congress to stay in power. 
B)  The party whips in Congress are ineffective. 
C)  the President has the final say on all legislations. 
D)  Congress can use the non-confidence measure.

Question 2

Presidential systems tend to be less flexible than parliamentarian systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In order to avoid investigation by Congress, presidents may invoke ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  executive privilege 
B)  presidential veto power 
C)  War Powers Act 
D)  executive order

Exam 15: Presidential and Semi-Presidential Systems

Party discipline in the American Congress usually is not very tight, because __________.

Presidential systems tend to be less flexible than parliamentarian systems.

In order to avoid investigation by Congress, presidents may invoke ________.