Practice Test 8 – Flashcards

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According to the textbook, President Bush's use of signing statements:
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Threatened the system of separation of powers
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According to the textbook, presidents have difficulty surviving two terms in office and maintaining their popularity because:
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Presidents have too little power to meet public expectations.
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Presidents are limited to two full terms in office by:
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Constitutional amendment
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According to the textbook, the framers adopted the Electoral College as a way to:
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Insulate the president from the masses
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A major assumption that the founders had concerning the Electoral College was that electors would:
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Be leading citizens who could be trusted to exercise good judgment
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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 issue is resolved by:
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The Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Constitution
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The official constitutional grounds for presidential impeachment are:
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Treason, bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors
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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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The president's power to act as chief executive of the federal government comes from 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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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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The significance of the president's inherent powers 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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All of the following are roles of the President of the United States EXCEPT:
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Head justice of the Supreme Court
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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 tends to rally around presidents when they deem military action necessary abroad, and Congress has declined to challenge such presidents.
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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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In the United States, treaties are negotiated by the president and require:
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Two-thirds approval from the Senate
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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 agreements
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All of the following statements concerning the president's veto power are true EXCEPT:
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Presidents have had the power of the line item veto since 1995.
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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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Inherent powers are the:
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Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution
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The response of a certain president to what event led to Americans' 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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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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The Supreme Court has ruled that the president has:
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More inherent powers in foreign policy than in domestic policy
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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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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 president's public approval rating tends to be affected by all of the following EXCEPT:
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The popularity of the first lady
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The cycle effect on presidential popularity is caused by the:
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Fact that almost every decision a president makes will be unpopular with some people, and the number of people angry with him grows over time as he makes more decisions
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Divided government occurs when:
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One party controls the presidency while the other party controls at least one house of Congress
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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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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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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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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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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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The role of the vice president:
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Is, with the exception of presiding over the Senate, determined by the president
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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 importance of a president's relationship with voters was well illustrated by the support:
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Clinton relied on during his impeachment trial
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The second most important factor that consistently influences presidential approval is the:
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Clinton relied on during his impeachment trial
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