Quiz 12 The Presidency

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

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.

 

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

 

They waged undeclared war, made the Louisiana purchase, and issued the Monroe Doctrine

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

 

Growth in government size, foreign threats, and the Great Depression

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.

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 of the following issues can be caused by the Electoral College?

 

Only swing states get attention, small states have more representation per person, outcomes can differ from the national popular vote

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

A very challenging job for new presidents is to ______.

 

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 set priorities and formulate strategies.

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

 

premier position to pressure through public appeal

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

 

Several have taken on personal projects about important public policy issues.

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

 

 

through speeches and public letters

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

Which of the following is an example of an executive agreement?

 

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?

 

Presidents don't have as much ability to hire friends and supporters as they used to, but they have a lot of access to media and news coverage.