7.3 President's Job and Character

What was the promise made by the new President to the nation?

"A new vision will govern our land. From this day forward, it is going to be only America first."

Which of the following are common leadership qualities that good Presidents appear to have? (Choose three answers)

Crisis management skills Effective communication skills A strong vision for the country's future

Who is the 45th president of the United States?

Donald Trump

Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Ronald Reagan were rated the top three successful Presidents by 55 prominent historians invited by Harvard professor Arthur M. Schlesinger.

False

Fewer Presidents have used either the State of the Union Address or the media to set a nation's agenda.

False

The President delivers the State of the Union Address in his office in the White House in front of a press conference.

False

James Barber published a study of presidential character in which he concluded that Presidents with "positive" and "active" attitudes have more success in their presidency than those with "passive" or "negative" characters.

True

The Constitution requires the President to report to Congress from time to time to tell how the country is doing in the State of the Union Address.

True

The Presidents usually rated near the bottom of the less successful presidents are James Buchanan, Ulysses Grant, and Warren Harding.

True

The founders clearly intended that Congress take the lead in setting priorities and determining policies but today, Presidents have plans for Social Security, welfare programs, taxes, inflation, and public education, and often act first before consulting Congress.

True

When the President delivers his State of the Union Address, in the audience are the President's cabinet officers and the Congress.

True

When the President delivers his State of the Union Address, the Vice President sits behind him.

True