The Presidency
Which of the following is true about executive privilege?
Courts have generally allowed for the use of it when a clear issue of separation of powers exists.
Which president's use of the veto went against historical trends?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who was the First Lady to serve in an appointed position in her husband's administration?
Hillary Clinton
Which of the following statements about the president's role as party leader is NOT true?
If the president is popular, he or she dictates who his successor will be.
Which of these phrases comes closest to the truth as discussed in the textbook?
In general the average American's criteria for presidential greatness differ substantially from the assessment of scholars.
Supporters of eliminating the Electoral College argue which of the following?
It allows victory for a candidate that the majority of Americans did not support.
Which of the following is true about the president's role as chief executive?
It determines how much of the government bureaucracy will implement the laws Congress has passed.
Opponents of eliminating the Electoral College argue which of the following?
It is constitutionally mandated. It serves as a crucial check upon the will of the people. It represents the states and the will of the people as intended.
Which of the following is true about the vice president's role?
It is perceived as largely irrelevant as long as the president remains alive.
Which of the following is true about executive agreements that the president enters into with other nations?
None of these answers is correct.
Which of the following is NOT true about the signing statement?
President George W. Bush refused to use the signing statement because of concerns about its unconstitutionality.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a president's use of inherent powers?
President Obama's advocacy for a national system of health care
Which of the following vice presidents won the presidency in their own right?
Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson
Which of the following is true about the chair of the Federal Reserve Board?
The position is generally less partisan than most other positions in the executive branch.
Which of the following is true about the president's role in setting foreign policy?
The president can act more unilaterally.
What influence does the president have over the economy?
The president submits a budget that determines where the nation's tax dollars will be spent. The president appoints the Federal Reserve Board and its chair. The president can submit legislation designed to stimulate the economy.
Which president was the first to be convicted on articles of impeachment?
There has never been a president convicted on articles of impeachment.
Which of the following is true about executive orders?
They are not always sufficient to ensure that the president's will is followed.
Which of the following is true about President Obama's decisions as commander in chief?
They include a call to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy regarding gays in the military.
Which of the following is NOT a way the president can legislate?
by creating laws
Which of the following is a source of presidential powers?
expressed powers in the Constitution, inherent powers in the Constitution, statutory powers
Expansion of presidential power
grew enormously during the presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
In what case does the Twenty-Fifth Amendment dictate the procedure for presidential succession?
in the case that the president is incapacitated
The organization that helps the president administer the day-to-day responsibilities of the office is known as
the Executive Office of the President.
The president's chief of staff is a member of which organization?
the White House Office