Why do presidents try to gain support for their initiatives instead of simply enacting their policies outright?

because the Constitution establishes a system of shared powers

Which presidential power is checked by required approval of the Senate with a 2/3 vote?

negotiating treaties with other nations

Which citizen is ineligible to become president?

someone who has already been elected president twice

What is the goal common to both the Pendleton Act and the Hatch Act?

reducing the influence of partisan politics on the federal bureaucracy

Who breaks a tie in the Senate?

vice president of the United States

What does the 22nd Amendment do?

limits the president's terms of office

How do standard operating procedures influence bureaucratic decision making?

They promote uniform application of rules.

What is the primary purpose of the Council of Economic Advisers?

to advise the president on economic policy

Historically, vice presidential candidates have often been chosen to ____.

placate a symbolic constituency

How do command-and-control policies differ from incentive systems?

Command-and-control policies punish; incentive systems includes rewards

The 25th Amendment was enacted in order to

presidential and VP succession and disability

Which of the following is an example of a "rally event" as it relates to public approval of the president?

George W. Bush's surge in popularity after the 9/11 terrorist attacks

What is the role of the National Security Council?

to link the president's foreign and military policy advisers

What is implementation?

the process of translating policy goals into ongoing programs

What is the purpose of the Hatch Act as amended?

prohibit federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity

Which of the following is an example of Max Weber's merit principle?

hiring bureaucrats based on their ability to do the job

How has the office of vice president changed over the years?

the vice president has been more involved in policy making

Who are the three main players in an iron triangle?

bureaucratic agencies, interest groups, congressional committees

Which of the following reviews legislative proposals from the president and assesses their effects on the budget?

Office of Management and Budget

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1
What role is the Environmental Protection Agency taking when it sets limits on air pollution from power plants?
deliberation
oversight
adjudication
regulation
2
The perception that the president has strong support from the voters is ____.
an approval rating
an electoral mandate
an executive agreement
an executive order
3
The first step in obtaining a civil service job is likely to be ____.
donating to campaign funds
networking with civil service workers
helping on a political campaign
taking a test
4
What was intended to give Congress a greater voice in the decision to sent troops into hostilities?
the legislative veto
executive privilege
the 22nd Amendment
the War Powers Resolution
5
Why do presidents try to gain support for their initiatives instead of simply enacting their policies outright?
because the Constitution establishes a system of shared powers
because the president has diminishing power during the course of their term
because Congress can't debate legislation without presidential approval
the Constitution doesn't give the president any powers to influence policy
6
Which presidential power is checked by required approval of the Senate with a 2/3 vote?
negotiating treaties with other nations
extending diplomatic recognition to foreign governments
negotiating executive agreements with foreign heads of state
terminating relations with other nations
7
Which citizen is ineligible to become president?
a natural-born citizen
someone who has already been elected president twice
someone who is 37 years old
someone who lived in the U.S. for 20 years
8
What is the goal common to both the Pendleton Act and the Hatch Act?
streamlining the policy implementation process
reducing the influence of partisan politics on the federal bureaucracy
reducing the exercise of administrative discretion
increasing presidential control of the federal bureaucracy
9
Who breaks a tie in the Senate?
vice president of the United States
Speaker of the House
president of the United States
Senate majority leader
10
Congress can remove a president through ____.
an executive order
a House impeachment vote
a veto
Senate impeachment trial
11
The use of ____ in foreign matters is an example of the president acting as a chief diplomat.
executive privilege
pocket vetoes
signing statements
executive agreements
12
What does the 22nd Amendment do?
limits the president's terms of office
requires the president to be at least 35 years old
requires that the president be a natural born citizen
requires the president to be a resident of the U.S.
13
How do standard operating procedures influence bureaucratic decision making?
They promote coordination across agencies on implementation decisions.
They promote uniform application of rules.
They promote close coordination with Congress on implementation decisions.
They promote administrative discretion.
14
Which is a Constitutional power that the president shares with the Senate?
declaring war
granting pardons
making treaties
receiving foreign ambassadors
15
What is the primary purpose of the Council of Economic Advisers?
to advise the president on economic policy
to assess the budget proposals for Congress
to enact the president's budget
to suggest programs that should be scaled back because they are inefficient
16
Which of the following is a government corporation?
the Federal Elections Commission
the Food and Drug Administration
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
the U.S. Post Office
17
Historically, vice presidential candidates have often been chosen to ____.
placate a symbolic constituency
mentor the president
help set the president's agenda
ensure the president's party will win the next election
18
How do command-and-control policies differ from incentive systems?
Command-and-control systems are more equitable than incentive systems
Command-and-control policies punish; incentive systems includes rewards
Command-and-control policies use market strategies; incentive systems don't
Command-and-control policies are more efficient than incentive systems
19
The 25th Amendment was enacted in order to
presidential and VP succession and disability
the president's powers to negotiate treaties
presidential powers to conduct war
the Electoral College
20
Which of the following is an example of a "rally event" as it relates to public approval of the president?
George H.W. Bush's reelection after the Gulf War
Richard Nixon't approval ratings during Watergate
Ronald Reagan's decision to seek a second term
George W. Bush's surge in popularity after the 9/11 terrorist attacks
21
What is the role of the National Security Council?
to provide the president with national security advice
to keep the president and first family secure
to administer the armed forces
to link the president's foreign and military policy advisers
22
What is implementation?
the process of translating policy goals into ongoing programs
a set of rules enforcing government agreements with private contractors
a set of procedures executive branch agencies must follow when using rules
the process by which agencies settle legal disputes
23
What is the purpose of the Hatch Act as amended?
authorize greater use of discretion in bureaucratic decision making
prohibit awarding government jobs based on partisan loyalty
prohibit federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity
promote transparency in the bureaucracy during presidential tansitions
24
Which of the following is an example of Max Weber's merit principle?
hiring bureaucrats based on their ability to do the job
evaluating a policy proposal based on its benefits
evaluating candidates based on work experience
evaluating candidates based on personal characteristics
25
Which of the following grants bureaucracies the authority to issue regulations?
the General Accounting Office
the Internal Revenue Service
Congress
the President
26
Which of the following is a judicial power given to the president?
establishing the jurisdiction of federal courts
determining the constitutionality of judicial acts
nominating federal judges
determining the Supreme Court's docket
27
How has the office of vice president changed over the years?
the vice president is no longer trusted
the vice president, recently, has been locked out of policy making
the vice president has been more involved in policy making
the vice presidency has become a prerequisite for the presidency
28
Who are the three main players in an iron triangle?
businesses, interest groups, and political action committees
bureaucratic agencies, interest groups, congressional committees
politicians, candidates, and bureaucrats
Congress, the President, and the courts
29
Which of the following reviews legislative proposals from the president and assesses their effects on the budget?
Office of Management and Budget
secretary of the treasury
White House chief of staff
secretary of commerce
30
Which presidential role includes the State of the Union address?
chief executive
head of state
commander in chief
chief legislator

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