Question 1

The legitimacy of the veto was put to rest after World War II.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is not a role in the legislative process that has been given to the president by the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  The power to veto bills, subject to an override by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress 
B)  The obligation to provide Congress with information on the state of the union 
C)  The power to disband Congress and call for a new constitutional convention 
D)  None of the above 
A)  The power to veto bills, subject to an override by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress 
B)  The obligation to provide Congress with information on the state of the union 
C)  The power to disband Congress and call for a new constitutional convention 
D)  None of the above C

Question 3

Why are presidents referred to as the Chief Legislator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because they are identified in Article 1 of the Constitution as such. 
B)  Because most Americans hold the president responsible not just for proposing a legislative program but for pushing it through Congress. 
C)  Because presidents have the veto power. 
D)  Because the Supreme Court precedent has determined it to be so. 
A)  Because they are identified in Article 1 of the Constitution as such. 
B)  Because most Americans hold the president responsible not just for proposing a legislative program but for pushing it through Congress. 
C)  Because presidents have the veto power. 
D)  Because the Supreme Court precedent has determined it to be so. B

Question 4

George Washington took a cautious approach toward the veto power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The approach to presidential leadership where the president leads without appearing to do so is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hidden-hand leadership. 
B)  Secret leadership. 
C)  Ministerial leadership. 
D)  Plebiscitary leadership. 
A)  Hidden-hand leadership. 
B)  Secret leadership. 
C)  Ministerial leadership. 
D)  Plebiscitary leadership.

Question 6

The extraordinarily productive period at the beginning of FDR's presidency is famously referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  The New Beginning. 
B)  The One Hundred Days. 
C)  The First Term. 
D)  The American Recovery. 
A)  The New Beginning. 
B)  The One Hundred Days. 
C)  The First Term. 
D)  The American Recovery.

Question 7

It was under the administration of Abraham Lincoln that the veto power becamse a source of sustained conflict between the president and Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Of the early American presidents, who was the most assertive in the use of the veto power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Washington 
B)  Adams 
C)  Jefferson 
D)  Madison 
A)  Washington 
B)  Adams 
C)  Jefferson 
D)  Madison

Question 9

The president of the United States is treated with more dignity and deference than a British prime minister.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Congress has managed to override nearly 50% of all presidential vetoes in American history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The legitimacy of the veto was put to rest after World War II.

Which of the following is not a role in the legislative process that has been given to the president by the Constitution?

Why are presidents referred to as the Chief Legislator?

George Washington took a cautious approach toward the veto power.

The approach to presidential leadership where the president leads without appearing to do so is known as:

The extraordinarily productive period at the beginning of FDR's presidency is famously referred to as:

It was under the administration of Abraham Lincoln that the veto power becamse a source of sustained conflict between the president and Congress.

Of the early American presidents, who was the most assertive in the use of the veto power?

The president of the United States is treated with more dignity and deference than a British prime minister.

Congress has managed to override nearly 50% of all presidential vetoes in American history.

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The legitimacy of the veto was put to rest after World War II.

Which of the following is not a role in the legislative process that has been given to the president by the Constitution?

Why are presidents referred to as the Chief Legislator?

George Washington took a cautious approach toward the veto power.

The approach to presidential leadership where the president leads without appearing to do so is known as:

The extraordinarily productive period at the beginning of FDR's presidency is famously referred to as:

It was under the administration of Abraham Lincoln that the veto power becamse a source of sustained conflict between the president and Congress.

Of the early American presidents, who was the most assertive in the use of the veto power?

The president of the United States is treated with more dignity and deference than a British prime minister.

Congress has managed to override nearly 50% of all presidential vetoes in American history.

Envisioning the Presidency

Selecting the President Introductory Puzzle: How Was Jefferson Almost Beaten

The Public Presidency

The War-Making Presidency

Organizing the Presidency Introductory Puzzle: Why Does a Kid Get to Tell Bill

The Removal Power, Party Patronage, and the Unitary Executive

The President and the Judiciary Introductory Puzzle: How Earl Warren Became the Last

Law and Executive Power

Evaluating Presidents

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