OpenStax American Govt Ch 12

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

b. they feared the opportunities created for
corruption

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

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

How did presidents who served in the decades
directly after Washington expand the powers of
the presidency?

John Adams expanded War Powers by waging undeclared war, Thomas Jefferson and the purchase of Louisiana from France, James Monroe - foreign policy Monroe Doctrine

What factors contributed to the growth of presidential power in the twentieth century?

As the nation's economy grew, the government needed to assume a larger regulatory role. As the world shrank, the federal government needed to expand its diplomatic presence.

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

d. the selection of the candidate with fewer electoral votes trigger the rise of party control over nominations

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

c. The conventions have become more
powerful than the voters.

What problems exist with the Electoral College?

-Winner of popular vote doesn't always win the electoral college.
-Nothing requires electors to vote for candidate chosen by popular vote
-If no one gets 270 votes, votes goes to the HoR

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

a. must be confirmed by the Senate

A very challenging job for new presidents is to ______.

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

How do presidents work to fulfill their
campaign promises once in office?

They try to work around divided govt (when one or more houses of the legislature are controlled by
the party in opposition to the executive.)

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

d. ability to use technology to enhance the
voice of the president

In what ways have first ladies expanded the
role of their office over the twentieth century?

Before they served as private political advisers to their husbands, now they have thier own agendas, programs, and policies.

How were presidents in the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries likely to reach the public?
Were these methods effective?

They made speeches or published letters and newspapers. They may have been effective in their day but not compared to television, radio, and internet.

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

a. struggles for power between the president and the Congress

Which of the following is an example of an
executive agreement

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

How have the methods presidents use to
negotiate with their party and the opposition
changed over time?

The President can surpass conflict with executive orders and agreements.

What strategies can presidents employ to win
people over to their way of thinking?

Presidents can use road trips across the country, major speeches, and rewards to people in their camp. Historically, however, these techniques have only rarely been successful. What works best is for a president find a popular position to get out in front of.