Question 1

Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, Truman's decision to end segregation in the U.S. military, and Johnson's development of affirmative action by federal policy are all examples of the use of executive orders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Who do you think was the greatest American president of all time? Explain your answer with reference to the specific criteria and historical context you use to make your assessment.

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In my opinion, the greatest American pre...

Question 3

The Council of Economic Advisers is

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A)   the head of the Department of Commerce.
B)   the advisory council to the Secretary of the Treasury.
C)   the Congress' economic advisory committee.
D)   the president's economic advisory committee.
E)   an economic think tank offering independent advice to the president and Congress.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT suggested by Robert Dallek of being a constant quality of effective presidents?

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A)   vision
B)   charisma
C)   tenacity
D)   pragmatism
E)   consensus buildingF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Which functional role of the president is the most difficult to perform? Which is the most important? Explain your position.

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The most difficult functional role of th...

Question 6

In contemporary politics, the threat of a veto is often enough to prompt Congress to address the president's concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

President George Washington's cabinet consisted of just four members: Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Marshall, and Henry Knox.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Franklin Roosevelt was famous for his use of _____, which were an attempt to appeal directly to the American public.

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A)   morning strolls
B)   fireside chats on radio
C)   whistle stop tours
D)   kitchen parties
E)   television press conferencesF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

The New Deal era law which significantly strengthened the power of unions was the

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A)   Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act.
B)   Import Restriction Act.
C)   Workplace Safety Act.
D)   Johnson-Tangleton Act.
E)   Wagner Act.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The active role played by Hillary Clinton in her husband's presidency was very unusual in the broader historical context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to presidential historian Robert Dallek, intelligence is the most important characteristic of great presidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____ are less formal than treaties and do not require Senate approval.

Accepted Answer

A)   Binding agreements
B)   Informal concords
C)   National reconciliation agreements
D)   Executive agreements
E)   National understandingsF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Who of the following presidents is described as ushering in the modern presidency?

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A)   Theodore Roosevelt
B)   Woodrow Wilson
C)   Franklin D. Roosevelt
D)   John F. Kennedy
E)   Ronald ReaganF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an example of the concerns of the founders over granting the presidency too much power?

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A)   The requirement that the Senate confirm presidential treaties and appointments
B)   The granting of Congress the power to declare war
C)   The selection of the president through an electoral college
D)   The provision that Congress could override a presidential veto
E)   The ability of Congress to impeach and remove the presidentF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

The _____ model advocates a theory of restrained presidential powers; the idea that presidents should use only the powers explicitly granted in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A)   Democratic
B)   Republican
C)   Whig
D)   Deference
E)   StewardshipF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Because of his effective use of the media in appealing directly to the American people, President _____ was often referred to as "The Great Communicator."

Accepted Answer

A)   John F. Kennedy
B)   Franklin Roosevelt
C)   Bill Clinton
D)   Jimmy Carter
E)   Ronald ReaganF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge followed the Whig model of presidential authority by deferring to congressional leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The most important of the president's personal staff assistants is the Chief of Staff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The job of the _____ is to provide the president with information and advice on all matters concerning national security.

Accepted Answer

A)   National Security Council
B)   Central Intelligence Agency
C)   Federal Bureau of Investigation
D)   Joint Chiefs of Staff.
E)   National Security AgencyF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

What formal and informal powers does the president have to shape the legislative process? Should he or she be considered "Legislator in Chief"?

Accepted Answer

The President of the United States has b...

Exam 7: The Presidency

The _____ model advocates a theory of restrained presidential powers; the idea that presidents should use only the powers explicitly granted in the Constitution.

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The New Deal era law which significantly strengthened the power of unions was the

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Which of the following is NOT an example of the concerns of the founders over granting the presidency too much power?

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In contemporary politics, the threat of a veto is often enough to prompt Congress to address the president's concerns.

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The Council of Economic Advisers is

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_____ are less formal than treaties and do not require Senate approval.

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Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge followed the Whig model of presidential authority by deferring to congressional leadership.

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The most important of the president's personal staff assistants is the Chief of Staff.

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Franklin Roosevelt was famous for his use of _____, which were an attempt to appeal directly to the American public.

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The active role played by Hillary Clinton in her husband's presidency was very unusual in the broader historical context.

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According to presidential historian Robert Dallek, intelligence is the most important characteristic of great presidents.

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President George Washington's cabinet consisted of just four members: Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Marshall, and Henry Knox.

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Which functional role of the president is the most difficult to perform? Which is the most important? Explain your position.

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Who do you think was the greatest American president of all time? Explain your answer with reference to the specific criteria and historical context you use to make your assessment.

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Which of the following was NOT suggested by Robert Dallek of being a constant quality of effective presidents?

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Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, Truman's decision to end segregation in the U.S. military, and Johnson's development of affirmative action by federal policy are all examples of the use of executive orders.

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What formal and informal powers does the president have to shape the legislative process? Should he or she be considered "Legislator in Chief"?

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