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CHAPTER 14

The Presidency

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

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1. In a parliamentary system, the voters cannot choose

a. their members of parliament.b. their prime minister.c. between two or more parties.d. whether to vote. e. among competing candidates.

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2. An obvious and important difference between a president and a prime minister is that the latter always has

a. interest group support.b. support in the cabinet.c. support in the military.d. majority support in parliament. e. executive powers.

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3. If you are an ambitious member of the British Parliament, prudence will dictate that you

a. vigorously attack the policies of the other party.b. remain independent and objective in your voting decisions.c. avoid displeasing the leader of your party.d. campaign actively for the prime minister’s direct reelection. e. become a relentless critic of parliamentary procedure.

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4. With substantial Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress, President Kennedy, during the last year of his presidency, was able to secure passage of ________ of his proposals.

a. only one-fourthb. approximately one-halfc. approximately three-fourthsd. almost alle. all

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5. Of the twenty-four congressional or presidential elections between 1952 and 1996, ________ produced a divided government.

a. fourb. sevenc. fifteend. nineteene. none

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6. The text cites the 1946 Marshall Plan and the Tax Reform Act of 1986 to illustrate that

a. unified governments rarely accomplish anything of note.b. a divided government never could have produced them.c. both were produced by a unified government.d. one was produced by a unified government and one was

produced by a divided government. e. both were produced by divided governments.

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7. The texts suggests “unified government” might be

a. something of a myth.b. impossible in the American system of government.c. possible only in a multi-party system. d. the only way to implement significant legislation.e. one way to ensure intelligent policy making.

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8. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a. Lyndon Johnson could not get many Democrats to support his war policy.

b. Jimmy Carter had a hard time getting Democrats to ratify his strategic arms limitation treaty.

c. Bill Clinton had difficulty getting Democrats to support his policy on gays in the military.

d. Bill Clinton had difficulty getting Democrats to support his health proposals.

e. None of the above.


9. “Unified government” may have been present when

a. Roosevelt was president, in 1933.b. Johnson was president, in 1965.c. Reagan was president, in 1980.d. Reagan was president, in 1984.e. a and b.


10. The text observes that the delegates to the Constitutional Convention feared

a. monarchy more than anarchy.b. anarchy more than monarchy.c. neither monarchy nor anarchy.d. monarchy and anarchy about equally. e. monarchy and anarchy were actually no different.


11. An aspect of George Washington’s personality that encouraged the delegates to the Constitutional Convention to approve an elected presidency was his

a. bravery in battle.b. clairvoyance.c. loyalty to his subordinates.d. keen wit. e. self-restraint.

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12. If the Framers had decided to have the president chosen by the Congress, we could reasonably expect Congress to dominate the president

a. and to control the military.b. and to pick the cabinet.c. or the president to ignore Congress.d. or the president to corrupt the legislature. e. or the president to capitulate to the judiciary.


13. One of the fears expressed by the Founders about aspects of the Presidency was the fear of a president’s

a. claiming certain inherent powers by virtue of his position.b. using the militia to overpower state governments.c. using his position to shape public opinion.d. powers to appoint select Supreme Court justices without

congressional approval. e. powers to pardon.


14. Alexander Hamilton stood at the Constitutional Convention and gave a five hour speech calling for

a. a plural executive.b. an elected president.c. an official declaration that George Washington would be the

first president.d. his own appointment as Chief Executive.e. an elective monarchy.


15. The cause of those who argued for a single, elected president at the convention was, no doubt, aided by the fact that

a. Alexander Hamilton had already declared himself a candidate.b. Massachusetts had experienced great success under such a

system. c. The Articles of Confederation fostered deep respect for the

office.d. everybody assumed that George Washington would be the first

president.e. no individual was likely to be chosen as president who was not

a member of the upper classes.


16. One concern expressed at the Convention focused on the possibility that shared powers would cause the president to be a mere “tool” of

a. the House of Representatives.b. the Senate.c. the Supreme Court.d. the Electoral College.e. special interest groups.


17. When no candidate receives a majority of votes in the electoral college, the House of Representatives decides who will win a presidential election. This circumstance

a. has never occurred.b. has occurred only twice.c. occurs once every 28 to 36 years.d. has occurred four times in this century.e. occurs frequently when the country is at war.


18. The first plan suggested at the Convention called for the president to be chosen by

a. state legislatures.b. the Supreme Court.c. popular election.d. the Electoral College.e. Congress.


19. The second plan that was suggested at the Convention for the selection of the president called for selection by

a. state legislatures.b. the Supreme Court.c. direct vote of the people.d. the Electoral College.e. Congress.


20. The Framers solved the problem of how to elect the president by

a. forming a quasi-parliamentary system of government.b. providing for constitutional amendments.c. forming the House Election Committee.d. creating the Committee on Detail. e. creating the Electoral College.


21. Under the original provisions of the U.S. Constitution, the states were to choose presidential electors

a. however they wished.b. by popular vote.c. by vote of the legislature.d. by appointment of the governor. e. by rules designated in the courts.


22. The Framers assumed that, under the electoral college system, most presidential elections would be decided in the House. Why did this not turn out to be the case?

a. Because most elections were not close enough to give state delegations the power to decide the outcome

b. Because the first Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional the electoral college system for selecting a president

c. Because political parties ended up playing a major role in producing nationwide support for a slate of national candidates

d. Because the Senate quickly usurped the delegate powers of the House

e. Because the Supreme Court narrowly interpreted the powers of the legislative branch.


23. Regarding terms of office, the pattern among most early presidents was to

a. serve one term and then leave office.b. serve two terms and then leave office.c. be defeated in seeking a second term of office.d. serve three or more terms of office. e. leave office after being elected to a third term.


24. Presidents are now limited to two terms by the

a. Fourteenth Amendment.b. Sixteenth Amendment.c. Nineteenth Amendment.d. Twenty-first Amendment.e. Twenty-second Amendment.

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25. The legitimacy of the office of president was aided during the years of the first presidents by which of the following?

a. The limit placed on the number of terms a president could serve

b. The minimal role played by the early governmentc. The rise in power of political caucusesd. The close relationship that developed between the president

and Congresse. Narrow interpretations of the Constitution by the United States

Supreme Court



a. In order to win an election, a candidate must receive at least half of the votes of the electoral college.

b. Each state receives an electoral vote for each member it has in the House and the Senate.

c. In some states, electoral votes can be split.d. State electors assemble in Washington to cast their ballots.e. Electoral ballots are opened before a joint session of Congress

during the first week in January.


27. Which of the following statements about elections thrown into the House of Representatives is incorrect?

a. The House chooses from among the top two candidates.b. Each state casts one vote.c. A state’s vote is given to the candidate preferred by the

majority of the state’s House delegation.d. If there is a tie within a state, that state’s vote is not counted.e. This process is only used when no candidate receives a

majority of the votes of the electoral college.


28. The personality of which president began to alter the relationship between the president and Congress and the nature of presidential leadership?

a. Andrew Jacksonb. Ulysses Grantc. Richard Nixond. Jimmy Cartere. William H. Harrison


29. Prior to the 1850s, the president who made the most vigorous use of the veto power was

a. George Washington.b. Alexander Hamilton.c. Andrew Jackson.d. Abraham Lincoln. e. John Adams.


30. Andrew Jackson established the precedent that a president’s veto can be used

a. only on constitutional grounds.b. without first having a law declared unconstitutional by the

Supreme Court.c. even when Congress is still in session.d. on policy grounds even when a bill may appear to be

constitutional. e. without the advice and consent of the Senate.

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31. The era from 1836 to 1932 is commonly viewed as one of

a. presidential dominance.b. a true balance of powers.c. Supreme Court dominance.d. presidential and Supreme Court dominance. e. congressional dominance.


32. President Lincoln justified his unprecedented use of the vague powers granted in Article II of the U.S. Constitution by citing

a. the debates of the Framers.b. the platform of the Republican party.c. the conditions created by civil war.d. Marbury v. Madison. e. the Declaration of Independence.


33. From the examples of Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln, one learns that emergency conditions and ________ can offer presidents the opportunity for substantial increases in power.

a. a strong Congressb. a popular and strong-willed personalityc. an uninterested publicd. majority support in the cabinete. a compliant Supreme Court


34. When we say that a powerful presidency has been institutionalized, we mean that its power is no longer dependent on

a. Congress.b. personality.c. legitimacy.d. the U.S. Constitution. e. Executive Orders.


35. All of the following are powers that only the president is constitutionally entitled to exercise except

a. appointing ambassadors.b. serving as military commander-in-chief.c. convening Congress in special sessions.d. receiving ambassadors. e. commission officers of the armed forces.


36. The powers that the president shares with the Senate include

a. receiving ambassadors.b. making treaties.c. granting pardons for federal offenses.d. wielding legislative power. e. commission officers of the armed forces.


37. Woodrow Wilson’s 1884 work on American politics suggested the business of the president was generally

a. nerve-racking. b. high-impact.c. unguided. d. discretionary and critical. e. routine and administrative.


38. Grover Cleveland used federal troops to break a labor strike by invoking his power to

a. take care that the laws be faithfully executed.b. prevent riots and insurrections.c. serve as commander-in-chief.d. oversee the executive branch. e. facilitate First Amendment activity.


39. According to the text, the greatest source of presidential power lies in the realm of

a. the U.S. Constitution.b. interpretation of laws.c. the execution of laws.d. foreign-policy formulation. e. politics and public opinion.


40. Until the 1930s, the pattern of U.S. legislation was that

a. little initiative was taken by the president or Congress.b. initiative was taken by the president and Congress about

equally.c. initiative was taken by the president and responded to by

Congress.d. initiative was taken by Congress and responded to by the

president. e. initiative was taken by the president with the advice and

consent of Congress.


41. The rule of propinquity states that

a. power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.b. power tends to be shared most evenly when leadership is

weakest.c. power tends to be wielded by the people who are in the room

where a decision is made.d. power is greatest when legitimacy is strongest. e. power is rarely distinguishable from wealth and fame.


42. The principal function of the White House Office is to

a. oversee the political and policy interests of the president.b. administer federal departments as the president’s

representative.c. prepare the national budget for the president.d. supervise the national security agencies, such as the CIA and

FBI. e. supervise military intelligence agencies.


43. The Senate is required to confirm all of the following presidential nominations except

a. members of the White House Office.b. the heads of Executive Office agencies.c. the heads of cabinet departments.d. lower federal court judges. e. Supreme Court justices.


44. According to the text, the three methods by which a president can organize his personal staff are

a. intuitive, pyramid, and circular.b. pyramid, circular, and ad hoc.c. circular, ad hoc, and intuitive.d. ad hoc, intuitive, and pyramid. e. circular, tubular, and linear.


45. The method of staff organization that poses the risk of isolating or misinforming the president is called

a. intuitive.b. pyramid.c. circular.d. ad hoc. e. linear.


46. President Clinton’s use of task forces, committees, and informal groups of friends and advisers is characteristic of which method of staff organization?

a. Intuitiveb. Pyramidc. Circulard. Tubulare. Ad hoc


47. When President Reagan appointed a chief of staff in 1985, he was acting according to what model of organization?

a. Circularb. Pyramidalc. Ad hocd. Intuitivee. Linear


48. With respect to advice, most presidents discover that it is best to

a. adopt an ad hoc structure among staff. b. be a kind of wheel hub for numerous assistants (spokes).c. rely heavily on one or two key subordinates. d. allow high levels of access for all who are interested in having

the president’s ear. e. seek out the advice of most cabinet members.


49. Today, senior White House staff members are drawn from the ranks of

a. the president’s campaign staff. b. Ivy league colleges and universities. c. the nation’s top law schools. d. Congress.e. the Department of Justice.


50. The most important agency in the Executive Office of the President in terms of providing administrative assistance is the

a. Council of Economic Advisers (CEA).b. Office of Management and Budget (OMB).c. Office of Technology Assessment (OTA).d. Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ). e. Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (OUSTR).


51. Which of the following statements about the collegial nature of deliberations at cabinet meetings is true?

a. It has been consistent throughout most of its history.b. It is increasingly important, but only when discussions are

related to economic issues.c. It is more important now than it originally was.d. It was more important originally than it is now. e. It is largely a fiction.


52. The seating order at cabinet meetings most accurately reflects

a. the importance of each department represented.b. the political closeness of each secretary to the president.c. the age of the department.d. a spirit of openness and equality. e. the seniority of the individuals in each department.


53. The cabinet officers consist of the heads of

a. the major executive departments.b. the major governmental agencies and commissions.c. the major governmental agencies.d. independent agencies and commissions. e. the minor governmental agencies.


54. One reason a president has relatively little power over his cabinet departments is because he

a. cannot appoint their heads.b. requires Senate approval of his choices for heads of these

departments.c. must share power with the judicial branch of government.d. must share power with the legislative branch of government. e. cannot appoint more than a fraction of their employees.

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55. The main reason the cabinet is a weak entity is that

a. the secretaries are inherently jealous of one another.b. not all agencies are members of the cabinet.c. the secretaries defend, explain, and enlarge their own agencies.d. they are all personal friends of the president. e. tubular organizations schemes inevitably cloud the ability of

members to communicate effectively.


56. What distinguishes executive and independent agencies?

a. Where they are locatedb. Whether they report to Congressc. How they are fundedd. The number of their employeese. The distinction is not altogether clear


57. The prior work experience of presidential appointees to the executive branch is most likely to include

a. some federal agency.b. private corporations.c. foundations.d. labor unions. e. judicial experience.


58. Richard Neustadt used the label “in and outers” for

a. Congressmen who inconsistently supported the president. b. members of the cabinet who resigned before the end of the

term. c. presidential staff members without experience in government.d. persons who alternated between government and private sector

jobs. e. bureaucrats who changed party identification with some

frequency.


59. The “in and outer” problem is not so much of a problem in parliamentary systems because cabinet officers

a. come from the legislature. b. are career employees in the private sector.c. are party members. d. are typically full-time career politicians. e. a and d.

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60. A trend in recent cabinet appointments has been to

a. include those with independent followings.b. appoint both Democrats and Republicans.c. include those without political followings.d. appoint party leaders and workers. e. appoint former judges and lawyers.


61. Relationships between White House staff and department heads are typically characterized by

a. the revolving door.b. teamwork.c. mutual noninterference.d. tension and rivalry. e. reciprocity.


62. Personality plays a more important role in explaining the presidency than it does in explaining Congress because a president is

a. more likely to rely on hands-on politics and persuasiveness to enact policy.

b. less constrained by the rules and roles that operate within government.

c. more likely to be judged by his character in addition to his accomplishments.

d. relatively immune from public opinion and polls. e. less constrained by the judiciary or current notions of

constitutional principles.


63. The presidential character of Lyndon Johnson was characterized by

a. the use of talented amateurs.b. persuasion in face-to-face encounters.c. careful and complete staff work.d. deep suspicion of the media. e. bargaining and impersonal communications.


64. The presidential character of Richard Nixon was characterized by

a. the use of talented amateurs.b. persuasion in face-to-face encounters.c. careful and complete staff work.d. deep suspicion of the media. e. professional competence and experience.


65. The presidential character of Ronald Reagan was characterized by

a. the use of talented amateurs.b. give-and-take, discussion-oriented procedures.c. voracious reading on very detailed matters.d. giving wide latitude to subordinates. e. expertise and experience.


66. Presidents need to rely on their powers of persuasion because of their

a. limited staffs and sketchy constitutional powers.b. opponents within the party.c. lack of ensured legislative majorities and opponents within the

party.d. sketchy constitutional powers and lack of ensured legislative

majorities. e. limited staffs.


67. The presidential audiences listed by Neustadt include all of the following except

a. heads of state from around the world.b. fellow politicians in Washington.c. party activists and officeholders outside Washington.d. the public. e. leaders in Washington.


68. When President Franklin Roosevelt gave the impression of self-confidence and being on top of things, the audience that was most likely to perceive him as effective comprised

a. fellow politicians and leaders.b. partisan activists at the state levels.c. the general public.d. the media. e. partisan activists at the local levels.


69. When a president makes fire-and-brimstone speeches confirming a shared sense of purpose, he is appealing principally to

a. fellow politicians.b. the media.c. partisan activists at the state and local levels.d. the general public. e. fellow leaders.


70. When a presidential candidate talks on the campaign trail of the many good things that he would accomplish as president, he is appealing principally to

a. fellow leaders.b. the media.c. partisan activists at the state and local levels.d. the general public. e. fellow politicians.

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71. Although Republicans gained seats in the House in 1980 and 1984, political scientists are reluctant to conclude that the gains were due to presidential coattails because

a. so many Republican candidates opposed Reagan and his conservative ideology.

b. Reagan had sought to punish so many disloyal Republican candidates.

c. congressional elections are frequently insulated from presidential elections.

d. Reagan had rejected the Republican platform on which so many Republican candidates were running.

e. All of the above.


72. Which of the following statements concerning recent party gains and losses in the House and Senate is incorrect?

a. The Republicans lost seats in the House in 2000.b. The Republicans lost seats in the Senate in 2000.c. The Republicans gained seats in the House in 2004. d. The Republicans gained seats in the Senate in 2004. e. None of the above.



a. George Bush entered office with an approval rating similar to the initial rating of Bill Clinton.

b. Bush had the highest disapproval rating of any president since such polling began.

c. Bush’s approval ratings for the first six months were quite typical of post 1960 presidents.

d. Bush received the highest approval rating ever recorded in the aftermath of the attack of September 11.

e. None of the above.


74. From the time of winning office to the time of leaving it, the popularity of most recent presidents

a. decreased steadily.b. decreased except at election time.c. increased steadily.d. increased except at election time. e. reveals no systematic trends and is impervious to elections and

campaigns.


75. Members of Congress pay attention to the personal popularity of a president because

a. the president may be called on to campaign for them.b. the president may campaign against them in a primary.c. many members of Congress have aspirations to the presidency.d. politicians tend to rise and fall together. e. interest group contributions often depend on perceptions of

proximity with popular presidents.


76. How successful a president is with legislation in Congress is difficult to gauge because

a. he never reveals his position on non-controversial bills.b. he can keep his victory score high by not taking a position on

any controversial measure.c. he does not have the power to veto bills of Congress.d. he does not have the ability to show his approval or

disapproval, since he must not sign bills before they can become law.

e. he can never overcome the influence of interest group money on congressional votes.


77. The classic example of the honeymoon phenomenon was

a. Harry Truman.b. Franklin Roosevelt.c. Richard Nixon.d. Gerald Ford. e. Bill Clinton.


78. Veto power and executive privilege give a president both a way of blocking action and a

a. route of appeal to the people.b. means of affecting the party platform.c. trump card to play with the media.d. means of forcing Congress to bargain. e. means of overriding the influence of special interests.

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79. If by December 30 the president does not sign a bill that was sent to him by Congress on December 24, he has probably

a. used his pocket veto.b. vetoed it.c. let it become law without his signature.d. tabled it. e. amended it.

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80. A bill is passed to the president for action while Congress is still in session. After ten days he has still not approved it. What happens to the bill?

a. It is returned to Congress.b. It is vetoed.c. It becomes law.d. Nothing. The president has thirty days to act on a bill. e. Nothing. The president has ninety days to act on a bill.


81. When President Reagan was governor of California, he could veto portions of a bill that were irrelevant to the subject of the bill. He was exercising what is called

a. constitutional discretion.b. a pocket veto.c. states’ rights.d. gubernatorial averaging. e. a line-item veto.


82. More than 2,500 presidential vetoes have been made since 1789. Congress has overridden about what percent of these?

a. 4 percentb. 25 percentc. 38 percentd. 45 percente. 86 percent


83. The presidential claims for executive privilege are based on the separation of powers and on

a. the U.S. Constitution.b. the need for cooperation with Congress.c. international law.d. Marbury v. Madison. e. the need for candid advice from aides.


84. United States v. Nixon held that there is

a. no executive privilege.b. absolute presidential immunity from judicial process.c. no unqualified presidential privilege of immunity from judicial

process.d. real but limited presidential immunity from judicial process. e. presidential immunity does not apply to matters which are civil

in nature.


85. The result of the Supreme Court’s ruling in United States v. Nixon was that

a. Nixon was allowed to retain the disputed tapes and papers.b. Nixon was forced to hand over the disputed tapes and papers.c. Congress was forced to impeach Nixon to gain access to the

disputed tapes and papers.d. Congress was allowed to take custody of the disputed tapes and

papers under judicial review. e. None of the above.


86. On the issue of a president’s right to impound funds, the U.S. Constitution says

a. that a president must spend the money that Congress appropriates.

b. that a president does not have to spend money that Congress appropriates.

c. that a president may spend money that Congress does not appropriate.

d. that a president may spend money that Congress does not appropriate if congressional leaders support such expenditures.

e. nothing.


87. The major test of presidential power with respect to impoundment of funds came in the administration of

a. Lyndon Johnson.b. John F. Kennedy.c. Richard Nixon.d. Gerald Ford. e. Harry Truman.


88. Presidential impoundment of funds has been severely limited in recent years because of

a. a string of unfavorable court decisions.b. the Budget Reform Act of 1974.c. public outrage.d. the opposition of the federal bureaucracy. e. restructuring of the Internal Revenue Service.


89. President Clinton’s approach to his program was to

a. have a policy on almost everything.b. rely heavily on his predecessor’s program.c. concentrate on only a few issues at a time.d. rely on his cabinet and other advisers. e. rely on congressional leaders.


90. President Reagan’s approach to his program was to

a. have a policy on almost everything.b. rely heavily on his predecessor’s program.c. concentrate on only a few issues at a time.d. rely on his cabinet. e. rely on congressional leaders.


91. A president who is uncertain whether a policy he is considering will be controversial would be most likely to

a. shift the decision to state leaders.b. leak parts of the policy to the media.c. commission a public-opinion poll.d. ask opposition leaders for advice. e. shift the decision to local leaders.


92. One major constraint on a president’s ability to plan and develop a program is the

a. lack of qualified academic support.b. Twenty-third Amendment.c. threat of a legislative veto.d. limit of his or her time and attention span. e. proliferation of special interests.


93. The typical workweek for a president numbers approximately

a. 40 hours.b. 55 hours.c. 70 hours.d. 75 hours.e. 90 hours.


94. One of the crises the Clinton administration faced was

a. civil war in Nicaragua.b. the dissolution of the Soviet Union.c. continuing war in Bosnia and other parts of Yugoslavia.d. student rebellion in China. e. the Iran-contra crisis.


95. The approach taken by most presidents in dealing with the constraints that are placed on their planning and developing a program is to

a. stick to a few key programs.b. delegate minor programs to states.c. delegate minor programs to communities.d. push for many programs simultaneously, expecting a few to

succeed. e. rely on rhetoric and personal friendships.


96. In recent decades, the two key issues that presidents have focused on in planning and developing new programs have been

a. military spending and social-welfare programs.b. inflation and the environment.c. military spending and the environment.d. taxes and the federal budget deficit. e. the economy and foreign affairs.


97. Almost every president since Hoover has tried to

a. increase the size of the federal government.b. decrease the size of the military.c. decrease the size of the federal government.d. reorganize the executive branch. e. increase the size of the press corps.


98. Which of the following statements about the legislative veto is correct?

a. It is an effective tool for preventing a president from reorganizing an agency or department.

b. It was used by Congress for the first time during the Nixon administration.

c. It was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1983.d. It is sometimes used in place of a regular law to reorganize an

agency or department. e. It is usually employed when there is a sense that courts will

review a decision.


99. Every president since Harry Truman has commented that the power of the presidency

a. needs to be limited in the defense of freedom.b. is flexible, but always adequate to the task at hand.c. needs to be expanded in the interest of freedom.d. is greater than it appears to be from the outside. e. looks greater from the outside than from the inside.


100. Which of the following statements about a president’s serving more than two terms is correct?

a. It has been done by only one president.b. It is neither prohibited nor encouraged by the U.S.

Constitution.c. It is illegal under Article II of the U.S. Constitution.d. It has never been done by a president. e. It has been ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.


101. ________ U.S. presidents have been assassinated while in office.

a. Oneb. Twoc. Threed. Foure. Ten


102. Which of the following is true about presidential elections during times when the country is deeply divided?

a. A president has the best chance for reelection.b. Voter apathy is at its highest.c. Voters tend to ignore issues which are national in character.d. Voters tend to become preoccupied with local elections. e. A president seldom wins reelection.


103. Which of the following statements about the vice-presidential route to the presidency is correct?

a. It has hardly ever been a viable one.b. It works better through election than succession.c. It works better through succession than election.d. It has been a viable one for most vice presidents. e. It has always been contested by party leaders and outspoken

members of the judiciary.


104. The constitutional duty of the vice president is to

a. preside over the cabinet.b. coordinate foreign policy.c. preside over the Senate.d. supervise the White House staff. e. facilitate ratification of treaties.


105. Who succeeds to the presidency if both the president and vice president die?

a. The Speaker of the Houseb. The secretary of statec. The most senior cabinet officerd. The Senate majority leadere. The Senate minority leader


106. Who succeeds to the presidency if both the president, the vice president, and the Speaker of the House die?

a. The Senate president pro temporeb. The secretary of statec. The most senior cabinet officerd. The Senate majority leadere. The Senate minority leader


107. The position of “acting president” was created by

a. an act of Congress.b. executive reorganization.c. the Twenty-fifth Amendment.d. the original U.S. Constitution. e. an Executive Order.


108. When President Reagan was under anesthesia while being operated on in 1985, the relationship between him and Vice President Bush was governed by the

a. Succession Act of 1886.b. Succession Act of 1947.c. Twenty-second Amendment.d. Twenty-fifth Amendment. e. None of the above.


109. A president suffers a stroke but nevertheless wants to remain in office. The vice president and cabinet disagree. Who decides whether the president should continue to serve?

a. The presidentb. The vice president and cabinetc. Congressd. The Supreme Courte. A writ of mandamus


110. A president suffers a stroke but nevertheless wants to remain in office. The vice president and cabinet disagree. The president may be removed by

a. impeachment.b. a two-thirds vote of Congress.c. a Supreme Court ruling.d. the combined opinions of the vice president and cabinet. e. a writ of mandamus.


111. Upon the death or incapacitation of a president and the succession of the vice president, a new vice president is chosen by

a. the new president with congressional approval.b. Congress.c. popular election.d. the Speaker of the House. e. the Supreme Court.


112. The objects of impeachment have most frequently been

a. cabinet members.b. federal bureaucrats.c. presidents.d. state governors. e. federal judges.


113. An impeached president is always

a. removed from office by the Senate.b. indicted by the House.c. removed from office by the House.d. removed from office by House leaders.e. indicted by the Senate.


114. ________ decide(s) whether a president should be impeached.

a. The Houseb. The Senatec. Both houses of Congressd. The Supreme Courte. The Senate Judicial Committee


115. ________ decide(s) whether to remove the president from office following an impeachment trial.

a. The Joint Judiciary Committeeb. The Housec. The Senated. The Supreme Courte. The Senate Judicial Committee


116. When Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon for his role in Watergate, it meant that Nixon

a. could not be impeached for any crime he may have committed while in office.

b. could not have committed any offenses that were actually punishable.

c. could be impeached but not convicted for any crime he may have committed while in office.

d. was innocent of any crime he may have committed while in office.

e. could not be prosecuted under federal law for any crime he may have committed while in office.

Ans: EPage: 403-404Type: Factual

117. Which of the following statements about President Clinton’s impeachment is incorrect?

a. The Senate did not convict Clinton.b. Clinton was charged with perjury, obstruction of justice, and

abuse of power.c. A majority of the Senate voted to convict.d. Clinton was accused of making false written statement to the

Judiciary Committee.e. None of the above.

Ans: DPage: 403-404Type: Conceptual

118. Bill Clinton survived his impeachment trial for all of the following reasons except:

a. The public disliked his private behavior but did not think it amounted to an impeachable offense.

b. The economy was strong.c. The nation was at peace.d. Clinton was a left-wing Democrat. e. b and c.


119. The fundamental concern in defining the presidential succession is to

a. find a qualified successor.b. curb judicial powers.c. prevent anarchy.d. curb legislative powers. e. ensure the legitimacy of the office.


120. Concerning the powers of the executive and legislative branches of government, the text concludes that

a. both have become more powerful.b. both have become more constrained.c. only the presidency has become more powerful.d. only Congress has become more powerful. e. there has been little significant change across the nation’s

history.


121. Which of the following would not be a good rule of thumb for a newly elected president?

a. Move to implement programs quickly.b. Avoid dealing with interest groups.c. Avoid getting involved in too many details.d. Rely on capable aides.e. Do not rely on the cabinet.

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