American Gov. Ch. 12: The presidency

Which of the following is a way George Washington expanded the power of the presidency?

He appointed the heads of various federal departments as his own advisors

What is an example of an executive agreement?

The president signs legally binding nuclear arms terms with Iran without seeking congressional approval

How did the election of 1824 change the way presidents were selected?

The selection of the candidate with fewer electoral votes triggered the rise of party control over nominations

The people who make up the modern president's cabinet are the heads of the major federal departments and _______.

Must be confirmed by the senate

Which of the following is an unintended consequence of the rise of the primary and caucus system?

Sometimes candidates unpopular with the party leadership reach the top

What are the problems associated with the Electoral College?

1. Small states are over-represented since each state is guaranteed 3 electors 2. Most states are not competitive, due to winner-take-all, where one party will win all the elections 3. A candidate may win the presidency without winning the national popular vote

President Theodore Roosevelt's concept of the bully pulpit was the office's ______

ability to use technology to enhance the voice of the president

A very challenging job for new presidents is to

nominate and gain confirmation for their cabinet and hundreds of other officials

The passage of the Tenure of Office Act of 1867 was just one instance in a long line of ________.

struggles for power between the president and the congress

Many at the Continental Congress were skeptical of allowing presidents to be directly elected by the legislature because ________.

they feared the opportunities created for corruption