Question 1

Just because a president has been impeached does not mean he or she will be removed from office.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

There are currently ________ cabinet-level executive departments in the federal government.

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A)   10
B)   15
C)   20
D)   25
E)   31F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

The president's personal aide, who coordinates White House staff is known as the:

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A)   vice president.
B)   Speaker.
C)   chief of staff.
D)   executive assistant.
E)   aide-de-campF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Presidents have a significant advantage over the Senate in the treaty negotiation process, because they have the right to act last.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the Constitution, what is the vice president's job?

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A)   to vote on legislation in the Senate throughout the legislative session
B)   to ensure the president's policy vision is being implemented
C)   to preside over the Senate
D)   to attend state functions
E)   to serve as the nation's chief diplomatF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Unitary executive theory proposes that the Constitution would allow President Obama to order American forces to stay in a place of war, such as Afghanistan, unless Congress refused to appropriate funds for the conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following describes a situation in which a president uses the media attention given to the president's office to build support for policy proposals?

Accepted Answer

A)   media bias toward the president
B)   presidential approval
C)   the president acting as party leader
D)   going public
E)   the celebrity power of the presidentF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 8

President Hoovervelt sends U.S. armed forces into Atlantis on an issue of national security. Forty-three days later he asks Congress for its approval even though he is not convinced Congress supports the military action. The reason he asked Congress for its permission to continue the military action is:

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A)   the Constitution requires that Congress approve any military troops being overseas within two months of deployment.
B)   the Supreme Court has previously ruled that Congress must have a say in all military actions in order for them to be constitutional.
C)   the War Powers Act requires a president to gain congressional approval for the use of force within 90 days.
D)   executive agreements such as sending troops into another country require two-thirds of the Senate to approve.
E)   the president can only control military funding for up to two years before he requires Congress to reauthorize funding.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The president has an important influence on the legislative process because he or she:

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A)   has the most constitutional authority to affect legislation.
B)   can threaten to withhold funding to a legislator's congressional district.
C)   is almost always more popular than any member of Congress.
D)   is often able to persuade legislators to accept the president's point of view.
E)   tends to be more knowledgeable about public policy than members of Congress.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 10

A president's approval rating is based on a poll of members of Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is "unilateral action"?

Accepted Answer

A)   a president changing policy without consulting Congress
B)   a president appointing new Supreme Court justices
C)   firing the chairman of a national party organization
D)   engaging in military action abroad without a declaration of war
E)   a declaration of war by the presidentF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following describes a situation in which a president negotiates a deal directly between the executive branch and a foreign government?

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A)   a first-mover advantage
B)   fast-track authority
C)   an executive agreement
D)   an executive order
E)   a special orderF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

What does the vesting clause stipulate?

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A)   The most powerful branch of government is vested in the executive branch.
B)   The president is the head of government and head of state.
C)   The president's actions are limited to what is explicitly outlined in the Constitution.
D)   The president can declare war in the event of a crisis.
E)   The president can dissolve the Congress in the event of a crisis.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

The U.S. Constitution's "vesting clause" makes the president the head of government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As head of the executive branch, the president controls about:

Accepted Answer

A)   1,000 positions, with about 200 requiring Senate confirmation.
B)   8,000 positions, with about 1,200 requiring Senate confirmation.
C)   20,000 positions, with about 2,000 requiring Senate confirmation.
D)   50,000 positions, with about 15,000 requiring Senate confirmation.
E)   120,000 positions, with about 20,000 requiring Senate confirmation.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

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of the American constitutional system. What are the president's main responsibilities and powers, and how is the president able to check other branches? Do you believe the president to be too powerful or not powerful enough? Why? How does your answer change depending on whether
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Question 17

Which of the following conditions make vetoes more likely?

Accepted Answer

A)   when there is divided government
B)   when the economy is failing
C)   when the president is popular
D)   when the president is running for reelection
E)   when the president is considered a "lame duck"F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

As commander in chief of the military, the president has the undisputed ability to:

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A)   declare war.
B)   oversee the day-to-day operations of the military.
C)   set the salaries and wages of all military personnel.
D)   determine which weapons systems will be funded or not funded.
E)   close any military bases that the president no longer believes are necessary.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

The Constitution establishes lawmaking as a shared power between the president and Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

George W. Bush's approval ratings changed significantly after the September 11 attacks. This phenomenon is an example of what some scholars call:

Accepted Answer

A)   the power to persuade.
B)   first-mover advantage.
C)   the "rally 'round the flag" effect.
D)   executive privilege.
E)   unitary executive theory.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

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The president's personal aide, who coordinates White House staff is known as the:

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A president's approval rating is based on a poll of members of Congress.

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Which of the following describes a situation in which a president negotiates a deal directly between the executive branch and a foreign government?

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