Exam 7: The Presidency

A) The president's agenda is often unrealistic, and Congress refuses to implement any policies from it.
B) Congress is not beholden to the president's policy agenda and often has its own agenda to implement.
C) Presidents have been difficult to work with an unbending when presented with compromises.
D) Credit for enacting a successful program is rarely shared equally, which creates tension.

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A) chief legislator
B) chief executive
C) commander-in-chief
D) crisis manager

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A) to assist the president on day-to-day tasks
B) to act as a foreign liaison
C) to preside over the Senate
D) to appoint committee chairs in Congress

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A) The House and the Senate must unanimously vote to remove the president.
B) The House of Representatives must prove that the president is guilty.
C) The Senate must vote to remove the president with a super majority.
D) The Senate must convict the president with a two-thirds vote.

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A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Alexander Hamilton
C) George Washington
D) Andrew Jackson

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A) executive agreements
B) reprieves
C) vetoes
D) executive orders

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A) The cabinet serves as advisors to the president so he or she can effectively enforce the laws.
B) The cabinet is required to act as a check on the president's executive power.
C) The cabinet helps Congress form policies that the president must enforce.
D) The cabinet assists the president in finding ways to exercise additional executive powers.

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A) He or she must assume the role of crisis manager.
B) He or she becomes the de facto leader of their political party.
C) He or she must renounce all partisan attachment.
D) He or she is granted full control over leadership in Congress.

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A) be at least 25 years or older
B) have resided in the United States for four years
C) have prior experience in local, state, or federal government
D) be a natural-born citizen

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A) Wilson scaled back the power of the federal government significantly during his time in office.
B) Wilson devolved several powers of the president to the states for a more balanced government.
C) Wilson showed great ambition during his presidency and expanded the authority of the president.
D) Wilson was a relatively weak president with no discernable impact on the presidency.

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A) Biden was an advocate for universal basic income, which urged Obama to pursue legislation for it.
B) Biden believed strongly in universal health care, which led Obama to support the Affordable Care Act.
C) Biden advocated for the legalization of medical marijuana, which Obama was also forced to support.
D) Biden was a vocal supporter of same-sex marriage, which urged Obama to voice his support for it.

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A) to manage, organize, and coordinate White House staff
B) to maintain open lines of communication between the president and the media
C) to advise the president on which types of policy would be most popular to enact
D) to conduct public opinion polls and report them to major news organizations

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A) The House holds a vote to decide if the order is constitutional or not.
B) The Supreme Court must have final approval over executive orders.
C) The Senate must issue a formal acknowledgement of the order before it is enacted.
D) Congress may choose not to fund the agencies required to enact the order.

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A) the Executive Office of the President
B) the president's cabinet
C) the House of Representatives
D) the Senate

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A) to enforce the laws passed by Congress
B) to enact new laws and propose legislation
C) to ensure Congress is making laws that are Constitutional
D) to assist Congress in the formation of new policy

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A) no one until a special election is called to choose a new president
B) the Speaker of the House
C) the Secretary of Agriculture
D) the Senate majority leader

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A) the power to command the military
B) the power of appointment
C) the ability to host and meet with foreign leaders
D) the power to enact laws

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