Deck 4: The Legislative Presidency Introductory Puzzle: Lessons From Obamas Joe Wilson

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True
Explanation:This is largely the result of the different institutional relationships between the leader and the legislative body in each nation, with the president of the United States being elected to lead a separate branch of the American government whereas the prime minister is a member and head of a party within Parliament.

Question 2

George Washington took a cautious approach toward the veto power.

Answer 2

True
Explanation:Washington frequently decided against submitting his judgment for that of the legislature and actually only vetoed two bills during his eight years as president.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False
Explanation:This development actually occurred during the presidency of Andrew Jackson.

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

Why are presidents referred to as the Chief Legislator?

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.

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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