Question 1

In the 1830s, which president enhanced his authority by portraying himself as a tribune of the people and enlisting the people's support behind his policies?

Accepted Answer

A)  George Washington 
B)  Thomas Jefferson 
C)  James Monroe 
D)  Andrew Jackson 
E)  Abraham Lincoln 
A)  George Washington 
B)  Thomas Jefferson 
C)  James Monroe 
D)  Andrew Jackson 
E)  Abraham Lincoln

Question 2

Explain the process by which the American people select their presidents. What are the strengths and flaws of this process? Is the process appropriately democratic? Does it adequately ensure that the will of the American people will dominate? What changes might be adopted to improve the presidential electoral process?

Accepted Answer

The process by which the American people

Question 3

Which of the following statements about presidential roles is LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Even though they are likely to bear the brunt of the blame for hard times, presidents actually wield little direct control over the economy. 
B)  Presidents who become unpopular are likely to find that even same-party lawmakers will distance themselves. 
C)  When presidents first take office, they usually face a great deal of scrutiny, and must wait until their policies begin to show beneficial effects before they can enjoy their "honeymoon period." 
D)  Presidents frequently demonstrate gratitude for party loyalty by naming party donors as foreign ambassadors. 
E)  Presidents frequently campaign and raise funds for party members running for Congress. 
A)  Even though they are likely to bear the brunt of the blame for hard times, presidents actually wield little direct control over the economy. 
B)  Presidents who become unpopular are likely to find that even same-party lawmakers will distance themselves. 
C)  When presidents first take office, they usually face a great deal of scrutiny, and must wait until their policies begin to show beneficial effects before they can enjoy their "honeymoon period." 
D)  Presidents frequently demonstrate gratitude for party loyalty by naming party donors as foreign ambassadors. 
E)  Presidents frequently campaign and raise funds for party members running for Congress.

Question 4

What was the first presidential election in which super PACs could play a role?

Accepted Answer

A)  1992 
B)  2000 
C)  2004 
D)  2008 
E)  2012 
A)  1992 
B)  2000 
C)  2004 
D)  2008 
E)  2012

Question 5

Should the American people rally around a unitary executive or should they fear an imperial presidency? Support your position.

Accepted Answer

The American people should not rally aro

Question 6

What was the main difference in campaign fundraising after 2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  the importance of traditional PACs 
B)  the importance of super PACs 
C)  the inability of the Republicans to get contributions over the Internet 
D)  the willingness of ordinary citizens to contribute to the two campaigns 
E)  the ability of 527s to raise money for the campaigns 
A)  the importance of traditional PACs 
B)  the importance of super PACs 
C)  the inability of the Republicans to get contributions over the Internet 
D)  the willingness of ordinary citizens to contribute to the two campaigns 
E)  the ability of 527s to raise money for the campaigns

Question 7

The Framers seem to have expected that most presidents would be selected by the

Accepted Answer

A)  people. 
B)  Senate. 
C)  House of Representatives. 
D)  Electoral College. 
E)  Supreme Court. 
A)  people. 
B)  Senate. 
C)  House of Representatives. 
D)  Electoral College. 
E)  Supreme Court.

Question 8

The foreign policy tools available to the president include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  declarations of war. 
B)  executive agreements. 
C)  presidential doctrines. 
D)  summit meetings. 
E)  diplomatic recognition. 
A)  declarations of war. 
B)  executive agreements. 
C)  presidential doctrines. 
D)  summit meetings. 
E)  diplomatic recognition.

Question 9

The powers the Constitution explicitly grants to the president are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  express powers. 
B)  delegated powers. 
C)  discretionary powers. 
D)  emergency powers. 
E)  executive privileges. 
A)  express powers. 
B)  delegated powers. 
C)  discretionary powers. 
D)  emergency powers. 
E)  executive privileges.

Question 10

How many electoral votes must a candidate win in order to secure the presidency?

Accepted Answer

A)  598 
B)  270 
C)  164 
D)  332 
E)  one more than any other candidate 
A)  598 
B)  270 
C)  164 
D)  332 
E)  one more than any other candidate

Question 11

The Constitution does not limit or require that the president share which of the following powers with any other branch?

Accepted Answer

A)  pardon power 
B)  judicial appointment 
C)  cabinet appointment 
D)  war power 
E)  law enforcement power 
A)  pardon power 
B)  judicial appointment 
C)  cabinet appointment 
D)  war power 
E)  law enforcement power

Question 12

The president's ability to veto legislation is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an express power. 
B)  a delegated power. 
C)  a discretionary power. 
D)  an emergency power. 
E)  an executive privilege. 
A)  an express power. 
B)  a delegated power. 
C)  a discretionary power. 
D)  an emergency power. 
E)  an executive privilege.

Question 13

Proponents of a unitary executive

Accepted Answer

A)  fear the development of an imperial presidency. 
B)  believe that Congress and the president must cooperate closely. 
C)  worry that the presidency has acquired too many responsibilities. 
D)  argue that the presidency requires concentration of power and flexibility of action without legislative mandate. 
E)  contend that Congress must react quickly to punish any president who defies its decrees. 
A)  fear the development of an imperial presidency. 
B)  believe that Congress and the president must cooperate closely. 
C)  worry that the presidency has acquired too many responsibilities. 
D)  argue that the presidency requires concentration of power and flexibility of action without legislative mandate. 
E)  contend that Congress must react quickly to punish any president who defies its decrees.

Question 14

In the early 1800s (before 1831), the selection of presidential candidates was decided primarily by

Accepted Answer

A)  party leaders in Congress. 
B)  national conventions. 
C)  state legislatures. 
D)  the Supreme Court. 
E)  leading figures in private business. 
A)  party leaders in Congress. 
B)  national conventions. 
C)  state legislatures. 
D)  the Supreme Court. 
E)  leading figures in private business.

Question 15

Fundraising for the 2016 campaign was extraordinary because of the enormous amount of money that came from

Accepted Answer

A)  contributions of less than $200 from individuals. 
B)  the national party organizations. 
C)  the state party organizations. 
D)  ordinary PACs. 
E)  super PACs. 
A)  contributions of less than $200 from individuals. 
B)  the national party organizations. 
C)  the state party organizations. 
D)  ordinary PACs. 
E)  super PACs.

Question 16

A president's negotiation of a status of forces agreement with another government is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  emergency powers. 
B)  an executive agreement. 
C)  a presidential doctrine. 
D)  extraordinary rendition. 
E)  executive privilege. 
A)  emergency powers. 
B)  an executive agreement. 
C)  a presidential doctrine. 
D)  extraordinary rendition. 
E)  executive privilege.

Question 17

The only two presidents ever to be impeached are Bill Clinton and

Accepted Answer

A)  James Madison. 
B)  James Buchanan. 
C)  Andrew Johnson. 
D)  Warren Harding. 
E)  Richard Nixon. 
A)  James Madison. 
B)  James Buchanan. 
C)  Andrew Johnson. 
D)  Warren Harding. 
E)  Richard Nixon.

Question 18

How has President Trump's opinion leader role differed from previous presidents?

Accepted Answer

A)  He has made personal and constant use of social media to express opinions more than any other president. 
B)  He experienced a longer honeymoon period than most presidents. 
C)  He has enjoyed a cozier relationship with his own party leadership than most. 
D)  He has relied more on consultation with political consultants and policy advisors before commenting to the press and public. 
E)  He has experienced a particularly low partisan gap with respect to approval rating. 
A)  He has made personal and constant use of social media to express opinions more than any other president. 
B)  He experienced a longer honeymoon period than most presidents. 
C)  He has enjoyed a cozier relationship with his own party leadership than most. 
D)  He has relied more on consultation with political consultants and policy advisors before commenting to the press and public. 
E)  He has experienced a particularly low partisan gap with respect to approval rating.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the presidential cabinet is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cabinet, which originally consisted of 15 departments, now consists of 25. 
B)  The president is constitutionally required to hold regular meetings with his or her entire cabinet. 
C)  The president has typically relied most on three of the cabinet members-the heads of defense, commerce, and education. 
D)  The power of cabinet members has increased in recent decades, as presidents depend on them more and more to keep the ever-growing federal bureaucracy functioning. 
E)  The two broad duties of cabinet members are to advise the president and administer their departments in accordance with administration policy. 
A)  The cabinet, which originally consisted of 15 departments, now consists of 25. 
B)  The president is constitutionally required to hold regular meetings with his or her entire cabinet. 
C)  The president has typically relied most on three of the cabinet members-the heads of defense, commerce, and education. 
D)  The power of cabinet members has increased in recent decades, as presidents depend on them more and more to keep the ever-growing federal bureaucracy functioning. 
E)  The two broad duties of cabinet members are to advise the president and administer their departments in accordance with administration policy.

In the 1830s, which president enhanced his authority by portraying himself as a tribune of the people and enlisting the people's support behind his policies?

Which of the following statements about presidential roles is LEAST accurate?

What was the first presidential election in which super PACs could play a role?

Should the American people rally around a unitary executive or should they fear an imperial presidency? Support your position.

What was the main difference in campaign fundraising after 2010?

The Framers seem to have expected that most presidents would be selected by the

The foreign policy tools available to the president include all of the following EXCEPT

The powers the Constitution explicitly grants to the president are known as

How many electoral votes must a candidate win in order to secure the presidency?

The Constitution does not limit or require that the president share which of the following powers with any other branch?

The president's ability to veto legislation is an example of

Proponents of a unitary executive

In the early 1800s (before 1831), the selection of presidential candidates was decided primarily by

Fundraising for the 2016 campaign was extraordinary because of the enormous amount of money that came from

A president's negotiation of a status of forces agreement with another government is an example of

The only two presidents ever to be impeached are Bill Clinton and

How has President Trump's opinion leader role differed from previous presidents?

Which of the following statements about the presidential cabinet is most accurate?

Citizenship: in Our Changing Democracy

The Constitution: The Foundation of Citizens Rights

Federalism: Citizenship and the Dispersal of Power

Civil Liberties: Citizens Rights Versus Security

Civil Rights: Toward a More Equal Citizenry

Public Opinion

Political Participation: Equal Opportunities and Unequal Voices

Interest Groups in America

Parties and Political Campaigns: Putting Democracy Into Action

Media: Tuning in or Tuning Out

Congress: Doing the Peoples Business

Bureaucracy: Citizens As Owners and Consumers

The Courts: Judicial Power in a Democratic Setting

Public Policy: Responding to Citizens

Foreign and Defense Policy: Protecting American Interests in the World

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Exam 12: The Presidency: Power and Paradox

In the 1830s, which president enhanced his authority by portraying himself as a tribune of the people and enlisting the people's support behind his policies?

Which of the following statements about presidential roles is LEAST accurate?

What was the first presidential election in which super PACs could play a role?

Should the American people rally around a unitary executive or should they fear an imperial presidency? Support your position.

What was the main difference in campaign fundraising after 2010?

The Framers seem to have expected that most presidents would be selected by the

The foreign policy tools available to the president include all of the following EXCEPT

The powers the Constitution explicitly grants to the president are known as

How many electoral votes must a candidate win in order to secure the presidency?

The Constitution does not limit or require that the president share which of the following powers with any other branch?

The president's ability to veto legislation is an example of

Proponents of a unitary executive

In the early 1800s (before 1831), the selection of presidential candidates was decided primarily by

Fundraising for the 2016 campaign was extraordinary because of the enormous amount of money that came from

A president's negotiation of a status of forces agreement with another government is an example of

The only two presidents ever to be impeached are Bill Clinton and

How has President Trump's opinion leader role differed from previous presidents?

Which of the following statements about the presidential cabinet is most accurate?

Citizenship: in Our Changing Democracy

The Constitution: The Foundation of Citizens Rights

Federalism: Citizenship and the Dispersal of Power

Civil Liberties: Citizens Rights Versus Security

Civil Rights: Toward a More Equal Citizenry

Public Opinion

Political Participation: Equal Opportunities and Unequal Voices

Interest Groups in America

Parties and Political Campaigns: Putting Democracy Into Action

Media: Tuning in or Tuning Out

Congress: Doing the Peoples Business

Bureaucracy: Citizens As Owners and Consumers

The Courts: Judicial Power in a Democratic Setting

Public Policy: Responding to Citizens

Foreign and Defense Policy: Protecting American Interests in the World

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