The Presidency - Wilson American Government

Question 1

Which Article of the Constitution defines presidential powers?

Accepted Answer

Article II

Question 2

Which of the following were concerns of the Founders when establishing the executive position?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 3

What did the Jacksonians support?

Accepted Answer

Maximization of presidential power

Question 4

A popularly elected president was an American invention.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Policy gridlock is often thought of as a necessary consequence of what?

Accepted Answer

Representative democracy

Question 6

The president usually doesn't personally know most of the people he appoints to agencies.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

All of the following are true about presidents and prime ministers EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Countries with parliaments usually have a divided government

Question 8

PACs, interest groups, and the president's cabinet all have what in common?

Accepted Answer

They are not explicitly addressed in the Constitution

Question 9

Impoundment is:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

How can the president strike down bills passed in Congress?

Accepted Answer

Pocket veto, Veto

Question 11

Which two presidents were impeached?

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following powers does Congress NOT share with the president?

Accepted Answer

Pardoning power

Question 13

The power of the president has generally _________ over time

Accepted Answer

Increased

Question 14

What is "the president’s use of prestige/visibility to guide or enthuse the American public?"

Accepted Answer

Bully pulpit

Question 15

What are the only official tasks of the Vice President?

Accepted Answer

To preside over the Senate and vote in case of a tie

Question 16

Which amendment established the 2 term limit for the president?

Accepted Answer

22nd

Question 17

What is the difference between a unified government and divided government?

Accepted Answer

The president and Congress majority are of different parties

Question 18

After election, a president's popularity tends to do what over time?

Accepted Answer

Decrease

Question 19

Which organization form is orderly through a chain of command, but can misinform the president?

Accepted Answer

Pyramid structure

Question 20

How many electoral votes are needed for a candidate to win the presidency? (Currently)

Accepted Answer

538

Questions 20