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20 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following did the president justify by claiming that he was exercising an inherent presidential power, despite the fact that it is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution? |
the Louisiana Purchase |
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What has to happen in Congress in order for the president to be impeached and removed from office? |
The House must impeach the president by a simple majority; the Senate must convict with a two-thirds majority. |
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Which presidential power gives the president the ability to shape policy by helping to determine who executes laws passed by Congress? |
appointment |
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What was the turning point that gave rise to the modern presidency? |
the economic and social turmoil of the Great Depression |
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What does the Twenty-Second Amendment do? |
limits the president's terms of office |
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Presidents often use __________ to sidestep the constitutional "advice and consent" of the Senate that is required for formal ratification of treaties. |
executive agreements |
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Which best describes a president's constitutional duty to Congress? |
The president must give Congress an occasional update on the state of the union. |
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How did Lincoln defend his decision to order a blockade of southern ports without the approval of Congress? |
He claimed that the inherent powers of his office allowed him to circumvent the Constitution in a time of war or national crisis. |
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Why did Congress enact the War Powers Resolution? |
to limit the powers of the president in the conduct of war |
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In which way do modern presidents differ from the original intentions of the Framers of the Constitution? |
Modern presidents are much more influential in the legislative process than the Framers originally intended. |
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Which presidential power is checked by required approval of the Senate with a two-thirds vote? |
negotiating treaties with other nations |
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Who breaks a tie in the Senate? |
vice president of the United States |
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Which of the following leadership abilities is the most critical to presidential success? |
the power to persuade |
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Which of the following statements provides the best characterization of the members of the White House staff? |
The White House staff is composed of individuals personally and politically close to the president chosen specifically to serve the president's needs. |
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The Twenty-Fifth Amendment was enacted in order to clear up uncertainties over the constitutional provisions surrounding __________. |
presidential and vice presidential succession |
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Which of the following is one way in which the White House staff differs from the president's Cabinet? |
The White House staff is not subject to Senate confirmation. |
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What might a president do to indicate his or her belief that a portion of the legislation just signed into law is unconstitutional and that he or she intends to disregard it or implement it in some way other than Congress intends? |
issue a signing statement |
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Which of the following is a constitutional power that the president shares with the Senate? |
making treaties |
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What distinguishes the modern presidency from the institution originally envisioned by the Framers of the Constitution? |
The modern presidency is much more powerful than the Framers intended. |
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Presidents with high levels of __________ are more powerful leaders. |
public approval |
