government
Which first lady acted as a surrogate for her partially paralyzed husband?
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson
Which statement accurately describes Barack Obama's veto history?
Obama has issued very few vetoes and has not had any vetoes overridden.
Why did Mitt Romney choose Rep. Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate in 2012?
Ryan was more appealing to social conservatives.
What has to happen in Congress in order for the president to be impeached and removed from office?
The House must impeach the president by a simple majority; the Senate must convict with a two-thirds majority.
Which of the following statements provides the best characterization of the members of the White House staff?
The White House staff is composed of individuals personally and politically close to the president chosen specifically to serve the president's needs.
Which best describes a president's constitutional duty to Congress?
The president must give Congress an occasional update on the state of the union.
which of the following statements provides the best characterization of the memebrs of the white house staff
The white has staff is composed of idividuals personally and politically close to the president chosen specifically to serve the president's needs
What did Benjamin Franklin think had to be included in the Constitution?
a process for impeaching and removing the president
gives the president the ability to shape policy by helping
appointment
Presidents often use __________ to sidestep the constitutional "advice and consent" of the Senate that is required for formal ratification of treaties.
executive agreements
if barack obama wants to disapprove individual items within a spending bill rather than the bill in its entirety, he can use the line item veto
false
the framers included a two term limit to the presidency in the constitution
false
strategy obama used while visiting college campuses urging students to pressure lawmakers not to increase interest rates on student loans
going public
which of the following accurately describes george washington's presidency
he took every opportunity to establish the primacy of the national government
What might a president do to indicate his or her belief that a portion of the legislation just signed into law is unconstitutional and that he or she intends to disregard it or implement it in some way other than Congress intends?
issue a signing statement
What does the Twenty-Second Amendment do?
limits the president's terms of office
Which of the following is a constitutional power that the president shares with the Senate?
making treaties
which of the following is a constitutional power that the president shares with the senate
making treaties
Which presidential power is checked by required approval of the Senate with a two-thirds vote?
negotiating treaties with other nations
which statement accurately describes barack obamas veto history
obama has issued very few vetos and has not had any vetoes overridden
The Twenty-Fifth Amendment was enacted in order to clear up uncertainties over the constitutional provisions surrounding __________.
presidential and vice presidential succession
presidents with high levels of___ are more powerful leaders
public approval
why did mitt romney choose rep. paul ryan as his vice presidential running mate in 2012
ryan was more appealing to social conservatives
which of the following is a presidential advisory group whose members are confirmed by the senate and that helps the president make decisions and execute laws
the cabinet
what was the turing point that gave rise to the modern presidency
the economic and social turmoil of the great depression
How is a vice presidential vacancy filled?
the president appoints a new vice president, to be approved by Congress
president constitutional duty to congress
the president must give congress an occasional update on the state of the union
What is executive privilege?
the right to keep communications confidential to the presidency
what is the role of the national security council
to advice the president on military affairs and foreign policy
What is the role of the National Security Council?
to advise the president on national security
effective presidents must master the power of persuasion
true
president gerald R.ford pardoned president richard nixion
true
which word best describes the constitutional provisions relating to the power of the president
vague
Which of the following are least common?
veto overrides
which of the following are least common
veto overrides
what position did john adams describe as being the most insignificant office that was the invention of man
vice president
who breaks a tie in the senate
vice president of the united state
which institutional resource is closest and most loyal to the president
white house staff
