Question 1

President Bush was the first modern president who attempted to expand the powers of the presidency.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One of Woodrow Wilson's greatest foreign policy failures was his inability to convince the Senate to approve U.S. membership in the

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A)   League of Nations.
B)   United Nations.
C)   World Bank.
D)   World Trade Organization.
E)   International Monetary Fund.

Question 3

President Theodore Roosevelt is an example of a president who followed the stewardship model.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The president is required to inform Congress within 60 days of signing an executive agreement under the terms of the

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A)   War Powers Act.
B)   Case Act.
C)   Foreign Policy Transparency Act.
D)   Wagner Act.
E)   congressional oversight rule.

Question 5

The National Security Council was created in 1947 to provide the president with information and advice on foreign and domestic threats to the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The political scandal that involved the secret sale of weapons in contravention of congressional orders was known as

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A)   Iran-Contra.
B)   Iraq-Iran.
C)   Frelimo-Unita.
D)   China-Taiwan.
E)   India-Pakistan.

Question 7

In recent years, observers have been concerned that

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A)   presidents seldom consider the national interest in their decision making.
B)   the role of informal political advisors is increasing at the expense of the role of policy experts.
C)   the presidency has been weakened through ineffective leadership.
D)   the effectiveness of the presidency has been undermined through cumbersome congressional restrictions.
E)   the presidency has lost the prestige once associated with the office.

Question 8

Theodore Roosevelt believed that there were no restrictions on presidential authority except those strictly prohibited in the Constitution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What constitutional limits are there on the president's ability to make foreign policy and wage war? What limits are there in actual practice?

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The Constitution places several limits o...

Question 10

A written proclamation of how the executive branch will interpret a given measure passed by Congress issued by the president is referred to as a(n)

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A)   executive agreements.
B)   executive orders.
C)   presidential decrees.
D)   presidential prerogative.
E)   signing statements.

Question 11

When the president sends or receives ambassadors, the president is performing the role of

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A)   Chief of State
B)   Chief Legislator
C)   Chief Executive
D)   Chief Diplomat
E)   Commander in Chief

Question 12

What role did questions about Article II (the Executive Article) of the Constitution play in the debate over ratification? What positions did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists take on the issue of executive power?

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During the debate over ratification of t...

Question 13

The first president to understand and make use of the power of television was

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A)   Dwight Eisenhower.
B)   Richard Nixon.
C)   John Kennedy.
D)   Lyndon Johnson.
E)   Jimmy Carter.

Question 14

The Iran-Contra scandal involved

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A)   embezzlement from the national treasury by the president.
B)   an attempt to burglarize the Democratic National Committee's campaign office.
C)   the secret violation of campaign finance laws imposed by Congress.
D)   the funneling of U.S. funds to the rightist rebels in Nicaragua in violation of congressional orders.
E)   the misallocation of contracts to campaign donors.

Question 15

How do presidents use public relations and the shaping of public opinion as pathways of action? Why are presidents uniquely placed to appeal directly to the people?

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Presidents use public relations and the ...

Question 16

In what ways did Franklin D. Roosevelt's response to the Great Depression shape the development of federalism and the nature of the presidency? Be sure to reference the specific programs developed by Roosevelt's administration in your answer.

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Question 17

Regarding the War Powers Resolution, most presidents have

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A)   refused to comply with the provisions of the act.
B)   sought clarification of the constitutionality of the act through the courts.
C)   used executive orders to attempt to bypass the act.
D)   engaged in covert actions to keep Congress out of the loop.
E)   argued that it is unconstitutional while complying with the terms of the act.

Question 18

After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke in 1919, First Lady Edith Bolling Galt Wilson spoke and acted on his behalf.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How many cabinet departments were there during the presidency of George Washington?

Accepted Answer

A)   three
B)   four
C)   five
D)   six
E)   none

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the president's cabinet is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Members of the cabinet are appointed by the president.
B)   Presidential appointments to the cabinet must be confirmed by the Senate.
C)   The cabinet provides expertise and advice to the president.
D)   Members of the cabinet must simultaneously serve as members of Congress.
E)   The cabinet may be expanded or reduced at the discretion of the president.

Exam 7: The Presidency

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What constitutional limits are there on the president's ability to make foreign policy and wage war? What limits are there in actual practice?

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The political scandal that involved the secret sale of weapons in contravention of congressional orders was known as

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The National Security Council was created in 1947 to provide the president with information and advice on foreign and domestic threats to the United States.

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President Theodore Roosevelt is an example of a president who followed the stewardship model.

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After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke in 1919, First Lady Edith Bolling Galt Wilson spoke and acted on his behalf.

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How many cabinet departments were there during the presidency of George Washington?

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Theodore Roosevelt believed that there were no restrictions on presidential authority except those strictly prohibited in the Constitution.

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How do presidents use public relations and the shaping of public opinion as pathways of action? Why are presidents uniquely placed to appeal directly to the people?

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In recent years, observers have been concerned that

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A written proclamation of how the executive branch will interpret a given measure passed by Congress issued by the president is referred to as a(n)

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