Question 1

Which of the following describes what political scientist Hugh Heclo calls "the illusion of presidential government"?

Accepted Answer

A) the inability of the president to influence the legislative priorities of Congress,even though the party in power pays lip-service to the president's agenda 
B) the presidential image-building through public relations that contributes to the idea that the president is in charge of the national government 
C) the belief by the public that Congress should follow the presidential agenda,regardless of whether or not the majority part is the same party of the president 
D) the image-building that the president's foreign policy strength lends to the rest of his agenda 
E) the image strength lent by the sheer size of the executive establishment,even though the president has little direct control over most of it
Essay Questions 
A) the inability of the president to influence the legislative priorities of Congress,even though the party in power pays lip-service to the president's agenda 
B) the presidential image-building through public relations that contributes to the idea that the president is in charge of the national government 
C) the belief by the public that Congress should follow the presidential agenda,regardless of whether or not the majority part is the same party of the president 
D) the image-building that the president's foreign policy strength lends to the rest of his agenda 
E) the image strength lent by the sheer size of the executive establishment,even though the president has little direct control over most of it
Essay Questions B

Question 2

The president is able to appoint about _____ people to top positions in the administration.

Accepted Answer

A) 250 
B) 800 
C) 2,000 
D) 8,000 
E) 24,000 
A) 250 
B) 800 
C) 2,000 
D) 8,000 
E) 24,000 C

Question 3

The Whig theory holds that the presidency

Accepted Answer

A) is a shared office where the president and the cabinet are equally powerful. 
B) is a limited office whose occupant is confined to the exercise of expressly granted constitutional powers. 
C) is the office most representative of the people. 
D) should provide strong leadership in the area of foreign policy but not in domestic policy. 
E) is subordinate to the Supreme Court. 
A) is a shared office where the president and the cabinet are equally powerful. 
B) is a limited office whose occupant is confined to the exercise of expressly granted constitutional powers. 
C) is the office most representative of the people. 
D) should provide strong leadership in the area of foreign policy but not in domestic policy. 
E) is subordinate to the Supreme Court. B

Question 4

Which one of the following did NOT serve as a state governor prior to being president?

Accepted Answer

A) Ronald Reagan 
B) Bill Clinton 
C) John Kennedy 
D) George W.Bush 
E) Jimmy Carter 
A) Ronald Reagan 
B) Bill Clinton 
C) John Kennedy 
D) George W.Bush 
E) Jimmy Carter

Question 5

How many Electoral College votes are needed to secure victory for a presidential candidate?

Accepted Answer

A) 51 
B) 218 
C) 270 
D) 321 
E) 430 
A) 51 
B) 218 
C) 270 
D) 321 
E) 430

Question 6

This state typically holds the first presidential caucus:

Accepted Answer

A) Kansas. 
B) Minnesota. 
C) Iowa. 
D) Nevada. 
E) Nebraska. 
A) Kansas. 
B) Minnesota. 
C) Iowa. 
D) Nevada. 
E) Nebraska.

Question 7

Whereas today candidates rely on the media,previously they based their campaigns on the

Accepted Answer

A) work of grass-roots organizers. 
B) party organizations. 
C) mass mailing of campaign literature. 
D) staging of personal appearances. 
E) efforts of friendly civilian and corporate group efforts. 
A) work of grass-roots organizers. 
B) party organizations. 
C) mass mailing of campaign literature. 
D) staging of personal appearances. 
E) efforts of friendly civilian and corporate group efforts.

Question 8

Which of the following is a formal constitutional requirement for becoming president?

Accepted Answer

A) must be at least 40 years of age 
B) must be a resident in the United States for at least 10 years 
C) must be a natural-born citizen 
D) must be a white male 
E) must be a Protestant 
A) must be at least 40 years of age 
B) must be a resident in the United States for at least 10 years 
C) must be a natural-born citizen 
D) must be a white male 
E) must be a Protestant

Question 9

The War Powers Act was enacted in order to

Accepted Answer

A) guide the military in its use of force in field situations where it is impractical to seek direction from the president. 
B) allow the president more leeway in committing U.S.troops to combat. 
C) define the relationship between the United States and its allies. 
D) limit the president's war-making power. 
E) weaken Congress in foreign policy matters. 
A) guide the military in its use of force in field situations where it is impractical to seek direction from the president. 
B) allow the president more leeway in committing U.S.troops to combat. 
C) define the relationship between the United States and its allies. 
D) limit the president's war-making power. 
E) weaken Congress in foreign policy matters.

Question 10

According to the U.S.Constitution,if no one candidate receives a majority vote of the Electoral College,who chooses the president?

Accepted Answer

A) the U.S.Senate 
B) the U.S.House of Representatives 
C) both the Senate and House in joint session 
D) the Supreme Court 
E) the people,in a runoff election 
A) the U.S.Senate 
B) the U.S.House of Representatives 
C) both the Senate and House in joint session 
D) the Supreme Court 
E) the people,in a runoff election

Question 11

The forced removal of a president from office through impeachment and conviction requires action by the

Accepted Answer

A) House of Representatives only. 
B) Senate only. 
C) House and Senate in a joint session. 
D) House and Senate in separate proceedings. 
E) Supreme Court in a judicial proceeding. 
A) House of Representatives only. 
B) Senate only. 
C) House and Senate in a joint session. 
D) House and Senate in separate proceedings. 
E) Supreme Court in a judicial proceeding.

Question 12

The honeymoon period occurs during

Accepted Answer

A) a president's second term only. 
B) the first part of a president's term. 
C) the period of a president's term immediately following a successful foreign policy initiative. 
D) the period of a president's term immediately following a successful domestic policy initiative. 
E) the State of the Union address. 
A) a president's second term only. 
B) the first part of a president's term. 
C) the period of a president's term immediately following a successful foreign policy initiative. 
D) the period of a president's term immediately following a successful domestic policy initiative. 
E) the State of the Union address.

Question 13

Over the last 80 years,the most successful third party or independent presidential candidate has been

Accepted Answer

A) Henry Wallace in 1948. 
B) George Wallace in 1968. 
C) Ralph Nader in 2004. 
D) John Anderson in 1980. 
E) Ross Perot in 1992. 
A) Henry Wallace in 1948. 
B) George Wallace in 1968. 
C) Ralph Nader in 2004. 
D) John Anderson in 1980. 
E) Ross Perot in 1992.

Question 14

Which of the following did the framers want from a president?

Accepted Answer

A) national leadership 
B) administration of the laws 
C) statesmanship in foreign affairs 
D) command of the military 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) national leadership 
B) administration of the laws 
C) statesmanship in foreign affairs 
D) command of the military 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 15

A president is likely to propose the most new programs

Accepted Answer

A) during his or her first year in office. 
B) after reelection to a second term. 
C) immediately after Congress enacts a major presidential initiative. 
D) when international conditions are stable. 
E) during his or her last year in office. 
A) during his or her first year in office. 
B) after reelection to a second term. 
C) immediately after Congress enacts a major presidential initiative. 
D) when international conditions are stable. 
E) during his or her last year in office.

Question 16

________ was known as the "Great Communicator."

Accepted Answer

A) Ronald Reagan 
B) George H.W.Bush 
C) Jimmy Carter 
D) Lyndon Johnson 
E) George W.Bush 
A) Ronald Reagan 
B) George H.W.Bush 
C) Jimmy Carter 
D) Lyndon Johnson 
E) George W.Bush

Question 17

Which of the following states is MOST likely to be a battleground state in the next presidential election?

Accepted Answer

A) North Dakota 
B) New York 
C) Alabama 
D) Colorado 
E) California 
A) North Dakota 
B) New York 
C) Alabama 
D) Colorado 
E) California

Question 18

Which of the following is a provision of the War Powers Act?

Accepted Answer

A) It prohibits the president from sending troops into combat. 
B) It requires hostilities to end within sixty days unless Congress extends the period. 
C) It requires Congress to consult with the president whenever feasible before passing measures that will restrict president-ordered military action. 
D) It requires the president to inform Congress within one month of the reason for the military action. 
E) It removes from Congress the power to restrict the timing or size of president-initiated military actions. 
A) It prohibits the president from sending troops into combat. 
B) It requires hostilities to end within sixty days unless Congress extends the period. 
C) It requires Congress to consult with the president whenever feasible before passing measures that will restrict president-ordered military action. 
D) It requires the president to inform Congress within one month of the reason for the military action. 
E) It removes from Congress the power to restrict the timing or size of president-initiated military actions.

Question 19

What did Alexander Hamilton argue about war in Federalist No.69?

Accepted Answer

A) Congress is the only body with enough deliberative powers to be able to justly declare war. 
B) War under any circumstances is unjust,even in self-defense. 
C) A president should be allowed to declare war,because only the executive can react quickly enough. 
D) A surprise attack on the United States is the only justification for war by presidential action. 
E) Building a strong military for engagement in foreign wars would be a key ingredient to establishing executive authority. 
A) Congress is the only body with enough deliberative powers to be able to justly declare war. 
B) War under any circumstances is unjust,even in self-defense. 
C) A president should be allowed to declare war,because only the executive can react quickly enough. 
D) A surprise attack on the United States is the only justification for war by presidential action. 
E) Building a strong military for engagement in foreign wars would be a key ingredient to establishing executive authority.

Question 20

Congress has formally declared war ________ times in U.S.history.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 55 
D) 200 
E) 6,500 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 55 
D) 200 
E) 6,500

Which of the following describes what political scientist Hugh Heclo calls "the illusion of presidential government"?

The president is able to appoint about _____ people to top positions in the administration.

The Whig theory holds that the presidency

Which one of the following did NOT serve as a state governor prior to being president?

How many Electoral College votes are needed to secure victory for a presidential candidate?

This state typically holds the first presidential caucus:

Whereas today candidates rely on the media,previously they based their campaigns on the

Which of the following is a formal constitutional requirement for becoming president?

The War Powers Act was enacted in order to

According to the U.S.Constitution,if no one candidate receives a majority vote of the Electoral College,who chooses the president?

The forced removal of a president from office through impeachment and conviction requires action by the

The honeymoon period occurs during

Over the last 80 years,the most successful third party or independent presidential candidate has been

Which of the following did the framers want from a president?

A president is likely to propose the most new programs

________ was known as the "Great Communicator."

Which of the following states is MOST likely to be a battleground state in the next presidential election?

Which of the following is a provision of the War Powers Act?

What did Alexander Hamilton argue about war in Federalist No.69?

Congress has formally declared war ________ times in U.S.history.

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Political Parties,candidates,and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

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Exam 12: The Presidency: Leading the Nation

Which of the following describes what political scientist Hugh Heclo calls "the illusion of presidential government"?

The president is able to appoint about _____ people to top positions in the administration.

The Whig theory holds that the presidency

Which one of the following did NOT serve as a state governor prior to being president?

How many Electoral College votes are needed to secure victory for a presidential candidate?

This state typically holds the first presidential caucus:

Whereas today candidates rely on the media,previously they based their campaigns on the

Which of the following is a formal constitutional requirement for becoming president?

The War Powers Act was enacted in order to

According to the U.S.Constitution,if no one candidate receives a majority vote of the Electoral College,who chooses the president?

The forced removal of a president from office through impeachment and conviction requires action by the

The honeymoon period occurs during

Over the last 80 years,the most successful third party or independent presidential candidate has been

Which of the following did the framers want from a president?

A president is likely to propose the most new programs

________ was known as the "Great Communicator."

Which of the following states is MOST likely to be a battleground state in the next presidential election?

Which of the following is a provision of the War Powers Act?

What did Alexander Hamilton argue about war in Federalist No.69?

Congress has formally declared war ________ times in U.S.history.

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Political Parties,candidates,and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

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