Which amendment to the Constitution limits the president to two elected terms in office?
22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
21st Amendment
25th Amendment
22nd Amendment
Which of the following is an implied presidential power?
issuing executive orders
making policy recommendations
appointing department heads
vetoing legislation
issuing executive orders
Which of the following is an example of an expressed power?
organizing the federal bureaucracy
invoking executive privilege
issuing executive orders
vetoing legislation
vetoing legislation
Which of the following is a check on the president's power to appoint judges?
judicial veto
Senate confirmation
bureaucratic approval
budgetary support
Senate confirmation
Which of the following is an expressed presidential power?
entering into treaties with foreign nations
serving as head of state in diplomatic relations
exercising executive privilege
entering into executive agreements
entering into treaties with foreign nations
Which of the following is a duty the president assumes as a public opinion leader?
shaping the party agenda
serving as head of state
implementing party priorities
shaping the national agenda
shaping the national agenda
President Ronald Reagan's management style resembled that of which of the following?
a general
a wheel
a CEO
a carburetor
a CEO
President Jimmy Carter preferred which style of leadership?
hands-on
big picture
hands-off
reactionary
hands-on
Which of the following actions taken by President Reagan is considered a delegated power?
creating the EPA
providing Congress with budget recommendations for the EPA
appointing an administrator to head the EPA
developing policy priorities for the EPA
providing Congress with budget recommendations for the EPA
Which statement about executive orders is accurate?
The president's authority to issue executive orders is an expressed power from Article III of the Constitution.
Executive orders require a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress to become law.
The president's authority to issue executive orders is derived from the presidential oath of office and the Executive Power Clause.
The Supreme Court does not have the power to rule on the constitutionality of executive orders.
The president's authority to issue executive orders is derived from the presidential oath of office and the Executive Power Clause.
Executive privilege was invoked in which of the following cases?
school desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas
the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings in the Senate
the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings in the Senate
The president's veto power is derived from which of the following?
the Supremacy Clause
Article II of the Constitution
the Executive Power Clause
Article I of the Constitution
Article I of the Constitution
When might we expect to see a large number of vetoes?
when Congress is out of session
when there is a Republican Congress and a Democratic president
when the United States is involved in a war
when there is a Democratic Congress and a Democratic president
when there is a Republican Congress and a Democratic president
Which of the following reflects a duty of the vice president?
to vote in the Senate if there is a tie
to remain a constant presence in Congress
to oversee troop deployments
to replace the Speaker of the House in his or her absence
to vote in the Senate if there is a tie
Which of the following represents a presidential check on judicial power? Choose the BEST answer.
vetoing legislation
convening Congress
nominating justices to federal courts
presiding over an impeachment hearing
nominating justices to federal courts
Which of the following powers would a president most likely utilize toward the end of his or her term?
nominating a Supreme Court justice
giving a State of the Union address
granting a pardon to a convicted criminal
appointing a secretary of state
granting a pardon to a convicted criminal
When a large group of people (such as draft dodgers) is not punished for a crime but rather brought into compliance with the law, this is known as what?
amnesty
a reprieve
a pardon
executive forgiveness
amnesty
If a president wishes to enter into a treaty with another country, what is required before he or she can proceed?
the approval of two-thirds of the Senate
the approval of three-fourths of the House
the approval of three-fourths of the Senate
the approval of two-thirds of the House
the approval of two-thirds of the Senate
What alternative mechanism may a president use to enter into an international agreement without the support of legislators?
proposing a UN resolution
issuing an executive order
signing an executive agreement
replacing an ambassador
signing an executive agreement
Under what circumstances might the president use the power to receive foreign dignitaries and appoint U.S. ambassadors? Choose the BEST answer.
to recognize the legitimacy of other nations
to provide a check on the judicial system
to criticize proposed legislation
to strengthen party loyalty
to recognize the legitimacy of other nations
What was the goal of the War Powers Resolution of 1973?
to expand the military authority of the president and relieve Congress of certain military-related responsibilities
to formally end the war in Vietnam
to increase public knowledge of wartime developments by granting the media greater access to the Pentagon
to limit the power of presidents to engage the U.S. military without congressional approval
to limit the power of presidents to engage the U.S. military without congressional approval
In entering into conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, President George W. Bush did which of the following?
mobilized troops after Congress had declared war on these nations
waited until the War Powers Resolution had passed Congress
concluded an executive agreement
acted in his capacity as commander in chief
acted in his capacity as commander in chief
How many executive departments existed during the time that George Washington served as president?
three
one
six
none
three
How large is the federal civilian workforce in the executive branch?
nearly 500,000 employees
nearly 1.9 million employees
nearly 100,000 employees
nearly 1.5 million employees
nearly 1.9 million employees
Which of the following is TRUE of the modern presidency?
The United States has lost its place on the global stage, which has weakened the presidency.
Programs and policies administered by the executive branch have shrunken considerably.
Congress has delegated less authority to the president, causing the presidency to shrink.
The mass media has strengthened the relationship between the president and the people.
The mass media has strengthened the relationship between the president and the people.
Which of the following was a primary focus of government policies and programs between the 1780s and 1930s?
social initiatives such as welfare and pension programs
economic stimulus
federal bureaucratic expansion
commerce between states and with other nations
commerce between states and with other nations
Which of the following occurred during the Great Depression and its aftermath?
The federal government contracted in size due to the severity of the recession.
The Supreme Court's interpretation of the Commerce Clause remained consistent with its historical treatment of this clause.
The executive branch created a number of new bureaucratic offices.
Government programs were implemented to deal with events like Shays' Rebellion.
The executive branch created a number of new bureaucratic offices.
Which department was most recently added to the president's cabinet?
the Department of Agriculture
the Department of Homeland Security
the Department of Education
the Department of Housing and Urban Development
the Department of Homeland Security
Presidents have historically depended on their party in which of the following capacities?
supporting judicial nominees
mobilizing voters
setting the agenda
funding the campaign
mobilizing voters
Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between a president and his party?
negative
intense
symbiotic
parasitic
symbiotic
Which of the following would represent an instance of the president "going public"?
delivering a State of the Union address
circumventing Congress to petition the people directly
opening campaign donations to the people
revealing classified information
circumventing Congress to petition the people directly
How has President Donald Trump changed the relationship between the presidency and party members?
by giving his legislative agenda to members of his own party in Congress before "going public"
by using Twitter to bypass the filters of party and press
by using his influence to campaign for party members
by inviting party leadership to speak for him in the press
by using Twitter to bypass the filters of party and press
Globalization and technological progress have had which of the following effects on the U.S. presidency?
They have not had any effect on presidential power.
They have made it easier for the president to make decisions.
They have generally decreased presidential power.
They have generally increased presidential power.
They have generally increased presidential power.
The United States' role as a world leader has which of the following consequences?
decreased presidential power
a transition away from importing and exporting
increased isolationism
ripple effects from domestic economic activity
ripple effects from domestic economic activity
What conclusion can be drawn from the UK's decision to leave the European Union and President Trump's replacement of NAFTA? Choose the BEST answer.
The process of globalization remains unchanged.
Globalization has ended.
The process of globalization is not inevitable.
Globalization is stronger than ever.
The process of globalization is not inevitable.
Why might the Founders have limited the powers of the executive branch?
They preferred the idea of a direct democracy.
They wanted to avoid the tyrannical power of a king.
They sought continuity with the executive powers outlined in the Articles of Confederation.
They intended for the judicial branch to be the most powerful.
They wanted to avoid the tyrannical power of a king.
How have presidents expanded their power over time? Choose the BEST answer.
through public relations campaigns
through their interpretation of implied powers
through constitutional amendments
through their use of expressed powers
through their interpretation of implied powers
What action by President Trump was limited by federal courts?
the War Powers Resolution
the Voting Rights Act of 1965
the Equal Rights Act
Executive Order 13769
Executive Order 13769
Which of the following situations represents a check on presidential power?
the president promoting an aide to become his new chief of staff
the Senate holding a vote on a Supreme Court nomination
the governor of a state deciding to challenge the president for reelection
the Supreme Court declining to hear a challenge to an executive order
the Senate holding a vote on a Supreme Court nomination
What is impeachment?
the conviction of a public official for committing a crime
the removal of someone from office for political misconduct
the formal accusation of political wrongdoing
the crime allegedly committed by a public official
the formal accusation of political wrongdoing
What occurs directly after the Judiciary Committee drafts articles of impeachment?
An official resolution to impeach the president is adopted by the House.
The Senate holds a trial reviewing the evidence against the president.
A debate and vote on the articles takes place among all House members.
The Judiciary Committee takes a vote to determine if actions are impeachable.
A debate and vote on the articles takes place among all House members.
How has political polarization influenced the impeachment process?
It created stronger public support for Congress's impeachment power.
It makes it easier to remove a president from office.
It has increased the power of the judiciary.
It limits the power of Congress to convict the president.
It limits the power of Congress to convict the president.
What was Bill Clinton's approval rating upon leaving office?
22 percent
66 percent
38 percent
51 percent
66 percent
The fact that Bill Clinton left office with a much higher approval rating than that of George W. Bush can be explained by which of the following factors (among others)?
Bush's charismatic personality
the thriving economy at the end of the Bush administration
the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan initiated by the Bush administration
Clinton's scandal-free tenure in office
the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan initiated by the Bush administration
According to Richard Neustadt, a president's performance is directly related to which of the following?
the ability to maintain good relations with the media
the power to persuade
general appearance
management style
the power to persuade
James David Barber, a noted presidential scholar, achieved renown when he foresaw problems based on the character of which president?
George W. Bush
John F. Kennedy
Bill Clinton
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
According to Barber's typology, which of the following personality types potentially makes the best type of president?
passive negative
active negative
active positive
passive positive
active positive
According to Table 4, which of the following presidents is characterized as having a passive negative personality?
Ronald Reagan
George Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Bill Clinton
George Washington
According to presidential historians, which president ranked first in terms of leadership characteristics?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ronald Reagan
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Why did President Johnson secretly record over 9,000 telephone conversations during his presidency?
He wanted to preserve his activities for posterity.
He used them to monitor the political developments in his office.
The recordings are constitutionally required of all sitting presidents.
He suffered from extreme paranoia that others were conspiring against him.
He used them to monitor the political developments in his office.
Which statement BEST describes Johnson's personality?
He was cold and reserved no matter the audience.
He was irritable and unruly in front of his peers.
He was talkative in front of the press but quiet and thoughtful in small groups.
He was more relaxed and playful with small groups than he was in public.
He was more relaxed and playful with small groups than he was in public.
Which description of the respective personalities of Lyndon B. Johnson and John F. Kennedy is the MOST accurate?
Johnson appeared youthful and confident, while Kennedy came across as inexperienced and serious.
Johnson had a solemn and sometimes awkward demeanor, while Kennedy was more charismatic and popular.
Kennedy was younger and was easily underestimated, while Johnson was more popular and experienced.
Both men had witty personalities that helped them become well-known figures before their presidencies.
Johnson had a solemn and sometimes awkward demeanor, while Kennedy was more charismatic and popular.
Which of the following challenges faced Johnson when he became president?
a Republican-controlled Congress that Johnson had made enemies of during his time in the Senate
massive public demonstrations against the war in Vietnam
speculation that Johnson himself had been involved in the plot to kill Kennedy
speculation that Cuba or the Soviet Union had been responsible for Kennedy's assassination
speculation that Cuba or the Soviet Union had been responsible for Kennedy's assassination
Who was Larry O'Brien, and why did Johnson want to speak with him?
O'Brien was Johnson's Senate mentor, and Johnson wanted him to offer political advice.
O'Brien was the director of the FBI, and Johnson wanted him to provide some details on the investigation into Kennedy's assassination.
O'Brien had been one of President Kennedy's closest aides, and Johnson wanted his loyalty.
O'Brien was one of Johnson's closest friends, and Johnson wanted his support.
O'Brien had been one of President Kennedy's closest aides, and Johnson wanted his loyalty.
Which of the following BEST describes Johnson's relationship with former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy?
friendly and supportive
cold and strained
angry and hostile
polite and reserved
friendly and supportive
How does historian Robert Dallek analyze the relationship between Johnson and Jackie Kennedy?
Johnson's affection for Jackie Kennedy was legitimate, but he was also conscious of the political benefits of keeping her close.
During Johnson's first days in the White House, Jackie Kennedy was the one person that the new president interacted with on a purely personal level, without thinking about the political ramifications.
The phone calls between them are evidence that Johnson was openly flirtatious with Jackie Kennedy and may have been interested in her romantically.
The phone calls between them are evidence that Johnson believed that he should distance himself from anything connected to the previous administration, including Jackie Kennedy.
Johnson's affection for Jackie Kennedy was legitimate, but he was also conscious of the political benefits of keeping her close.
What does President Johnson tell Senator Richard Russell to convince him of the importance of serving on the commission tasked with issuing a definitive report on the Kennedy assassination?
Johnson brings up the prospect that all the speculation about Khrushchev and Castro's involvement in Kennedy's assassination could lead to a catastrophic war with the Soviet Union.
Johnson tells Russell that the senator's unique knowledge of Lee Harvey Oswald's background and Cuban connections will provide the commission valuable insight as it investigates potential conspiracies behind Kennedy's assassination.
Johnson reminds Russell of the senator's long-running friendship with Earl Warren and maintains that the two men have always done their best work together.
Johnson argues that the commission needs a prominent Democrat like Russell to provide political balance and convince the American public that its conclusions are truly bipartisan.
Johnson brings up the prospect that all the speculation about Khrushchev and Castro's involvement in Kennedy's assassination could lead to a catastrophic war with the Soviet Union.
Which of the following BEST describes a way in which the phone conversation between Johnson and Russell can be viewed as representative of Johnson's personality?
the way Johnson points out that he can't arrest Russell and he's not going to turn him over to the FBI
the way Johnson appointed Russell to the Warren Commission without his permission and then bullied him into agreeing
the way Johnson appears to remember an earlier conversation differently from the way Russell remembers it
the way Johnson brings up patriotism at the end of the conversation
the way Johnson appointed Russell to the Warren Commission without his permission and then bullied him into agreeing
Which description BEST represents the personality that President Johnson projects during these telephone conversations?
exceptionally stoic and generally withdrawn
politically cautious and personally reserved
politically shrewd and personally assertive
exceptionally humble and generally unpersuasive
politically shrewd and personally assertive