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according to the textbook, congress:

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is rarely able to override a presidential veto

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according to the text, presidents take into account all of the following when selecting their cabinets EXCEPT:

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personal loyalty to the president

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all of the following statements concerning the cycle effect are true EXCEPT:

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it affects only presidents whose party does not control congress

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the chief of staff:

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oversees operations of all white house staff and controls access to the president

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to pass their legislative agendas, presidents must _____ members of congress to get congress to support their proposals.

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persuade

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how have scandals such as iran-contra and whitewater affected the power and resources of the presidency overall?

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they have weakened it

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the different public assessments of President George W. Bush's and President Bill Clinton's character show us that:

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presidents have different styles and project different images to the public

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all of the following statements concerning presidents' judicial power are true EXCEPT:

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senior senators of the president's party have a great deal of power over all of the president's judicial appointments

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according to the text, effective heads of government are expected to do all of the following EXCEPT:

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act as a symbol for all Americans

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the response of a certain president to what event led to American's belief that government should play a much more active role in helping solve problems beyond their control?

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the great depression

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the president's cabinet is composed of the:

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appointees heading each of the 15 major departments in the executive branch

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among the president's legislative powers are all of the following EXCEPT:

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the line-item veto

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what is the most likely explanation for the lack of a female president thus far?

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not many women hold the positions that often generate presidential candidates, such as vice president, senator, or state governor

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the major reason presidents are not as successful in a divided government is:

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republicans and democrats stand for different approaches and solutions to the nation's problems

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alexander hamilton's principal argument about the presidency in federalist no. 70 is that it:

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should be vigorous, single-mother, and unencumbered by a cabinet

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according to the textbook, the framers adopted the electoral college as a way to:

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insulate the presidents from the masses

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the executive office of the president was formed to:

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provide expert advice, serve the interests of the president, and supply information

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according to james david barber's typology of presidential personaliites, which type of president is likely to perform best in office?

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active-positive presidents

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most of the strength of the modern presidency is based on the:

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inherent powers of the president

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one effect of the twelfth amendment on the selection of the president and vice president has been:

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to encourage ticket balancing

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which of the following statements is true about the modern use of treaties and executive agreements?

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most completed international negotiations (over 90 percent) end in executive agreements rather than treaties

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presidents' authority over foreign and defense policy comes from all of the following EXCEPT their power:

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to declare war

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presidents are limited to two full terms in office by:

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constitutional amendment

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Obama has continued to use signing statements in the following manner:

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much less that George W. Bush and only on a limited basis to protect his constitutional prerogatives

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the significance of the president's inherent power is that they:

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have been used to expand the powers of the presidency beyond what is explicitly stated in the constitution

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pacts made by the president with another head of state that do not require senate approval are called:

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executive are called

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the white house staff and the president's cabinet often conflict because:

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the staff serves the president's interests, while cabinet members seek support for their policy initiatives

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the president's power to act as chief executive of the federal government comes form all of the following constitutional provisions EXCEPT the provision:

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stating the president is commander in chief of the armed forces

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many observers have concluded that impeachment is not an effective check on presidents because:

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the process is too crippling for the government, because congress and the president would be consumed with the impeachment and trial

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which of the following is not a feature of the modern presidency today?

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the united nations has the official power to veto a president's legislative veto

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presidents must play their role as _____ in order to solve problems, but that requires them to behave in ways that conflict with their role as _____

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head of government, head of state

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presidents have been able to ignore the restrictions on their ability to go to war contained in the war powers act because

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public opinion trends to rally around presidents when they deem military action necessary abroad, and congress has declined to challenge such presidents

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president obama initially tried a ______ approach his health care bill passed

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bipartisan

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if there is a disagreement as to whether the president is disabled and should turn his duties over to the vice president, the tissue is resolved by:

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the twenty fifth amendment to the constitution

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all of the following are roles of President of the United States EXCEPT:

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head justice of the supreme court

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the _____ dates from the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt

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rise of public expectations of the president

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james david barber classified presidents:

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based on their energy level and their orientation toward life

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the term legislative liaison refers to:

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executive personnel who seek congressional support for the president's agenda

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the president's public approval rating ends to be affected by all of the following EXCEPT:

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the popularity of the first lady

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which of the following strategies do presidents not use to influence congress?

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ignoring the ratings game and paying no heed to polls

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the cycle effect refers to the tendency for presidents to:

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experience predictable shifts in their popularity over the course of their presidency

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the responsibilities of the solicitor general include all of the following EXCEPT:

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serving as head of the department of justice

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