Question 1

Which of the following is true of executive orders?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are merely opinions and have no force of law.
B)   They are part of a president's executive power.
C)   They have only been in effect since 1992.
D)   They are part of a president's legislative power.
E)   They are part of a president's judicial power.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

In early 2014, President Obama raised the minimum wage for all temporary workers provided to the federal government through private contracts because Congress would not enact legislation to increase worker compensation.  His actions were an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   An executive agreement
B)   An executive order
C)   Administrative law
D)   A signing statement
E)   A pocket vetoF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

How many cabinet departments are there at present?

Accepted Answer

A)   12
B)   15
C)   10
D)   18
E)   13F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Who was the youngest elected president?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ronald Reagan
B)   John F. Kennedy
C)   Jimmy Carter
D)   Martin Van Buren
E)   Barack ObamaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Presidential powers expressly given to the president by the Constitution are called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Constitutional powers
B)   Statutory powers
C)   Established powers
D)   Inherent powers
E)   Emergency powersF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 6

An increase in a president's popularity when he sends troops overseas is known as which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Bring the Boys Home"
B)   "Rally 'Round the Flag"
C)   "This We'll Defend"
D)   "Semper Fidelis"
E)   "Whatever It Takes"F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Discuss the characteristics commonly shared by U.S. presidents, and discuss the prospects for deviation from the norm.

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Question 8

When Al Gore served as vice president during the Clinton administration, he used his term of office to aggressively support policies in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

A)   The agriculture industry
B)   The military
C)   International trade
D)   Education
E)   The environmentF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

How do political polarization in Congress and divided government affect the success with which the president pursues his agenda?

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Question 10

In the history of the United States, which of the following has never occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)   The president was impeached and acquitted.
B)   The president died while in office.
C)   The president was impeached and convicted.
D)   The president resigned.
E)   The president was impeached.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B) C

Question 11

A president can issue a pardon in which of the following circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)   For all offenses against the United States, including impeachment
B)   For all offenses against the United States, except impeachment
C)   For all offenses against the United States, or any state
D)   For all offenses against the United States, any state, or any locality
E)   For all offenses against a state, but only after a state's governor has refused to grant a pardonF) B) and D)
G) D) and E) B

Question 12

When selecting a vice presidential candidate, a nominee for president is usually concerned with choosing a running mate who does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Has significant personal wealth
B)   Can serve as a domestic policy advisor
C)   Has served in state government for at least 25 years
D)   Balances the national ticket
E)   Has served in the federal government for at least 25 yearsF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of the president's use of constitutional power?

Accepted Answer

A)   Issuing an executive order
B)   Declaring national emergencies
C)   Giving a State of the Union message
D)   Invoking executive privilege
E)   Declaring warF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Describe the difference between the president's role as chief diplomat and head of state. Provide examples to support your argument.

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The president's role as chief diplomat i...

Question 15

Which of the following men served as vice president before serving as president?

Accepted Answer

A)   George H. W. Bush
B)   Ronald Reagan
C)   Al Gore
D)   Barack Obama
E)   Jimmy CarterF) A) and E)
G) C) and D) A

Question 16

Which of the following is true of members of the cabinet?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are friends of the president that he or she invites to conferences on specific issues.
B)   They are expressly identified in the Constitution.
C)   They are all department secretaries who oversee administrative functions for the president.
D)   The cabinet may include the vice president and other advisors if the president chooses to include them.
E)   They are limited to one presidential term and must then leave government service.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The president, in his capacity as head of state, is responsible for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Determining the countries with which the United States will have diplomatic relations
B)   Engaging in activities that are largely symbolic or ceremonial in nature
C)   Sending troops into combat
D)   Leading the legislative process by submitting legislation
E)   Administering the lawsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Before a treaty can go into effect, which of the following must occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   It must be submitted to the United Nations for approval.
B)   It must be ratified by the Supreme Court.
C)   It must be approved by three-fourths of the state governments.
D)   It must be approved by a two-thirds vote in the Senate.
E)   It must be approved by a majority vote in both houses of Congress.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Political scientists have said that "presidential power is the power to persuade." Explain how the president can convince Congress, the bureaucracy, and the general public to support the president's agenda.

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The president can use various methods to...

Question 20

Explain executive orders, detailing their powers and usage, and contrast this idea with that of signing statements.

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Executive orders are directives issued b...

Exam 12: The President

Which of the following is true of executive orders?

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In early 2014, President Obama raised the minimum wage for all temporary workers provided to the federal government through private contracts because Congress would not enact legislation to increase worker compensation. His actions were an example of which of the following?

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How many cabinet departments are there at present?

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Who was the youngest elected president?

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Presidential powers expressly given to the president by the Constitution are called which of the following?

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An increase in a president's popularity when he sends troops overseas is known as which of the following effects?

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Discuss the characteristics commonly shared by U.S. presidents, and discuss the prospects for deviation from the norm.

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When Al Gore served as vice president during the Clinton administration, he used his term of office to aggressively support policies in which of the following areas?

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How do political polarization in Congress and divided government affect the success with which the president pursues his agenda?

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In the history of the United States, which of the following has never occurred?

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A president can issue a pardon in which of the following circumstances?

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When selecting a vice presidential candidate, a nominee for president is usually concerned with choosing a running mate who does which of the following?

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Which of the following is an example of the president's use of constitutional power?

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Describe the difference between the president's role as chief diplomat and head of state. Provide examples to support your argument.

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Which of the following men served as vice president before serving as president?

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Which of the following is true of members of the cabinet?

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The president, in his capacity as head of state, is responsible for which of the following?

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Before a treaty can go into effect, which of the following must occur?

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Political scientists have said that "presidential power is the power to persuade." Explain how the president can convince Congress, the bureaucracy, and the general public to support the president's agenda.

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Explain executive orders, detailing their powers and usage, and contrast this idea with that of signing statements.

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