The American Democracy, 10th Edition (Patterson)

Chapter 12: The Presidency: Leading the Nation

True or False Quiz

1
In practice, the presidency is a more powerful office than the framers envisioned it would be under the Constitution.
A)True
B)False
2
The Whig theory of the presidency calls for limited use of powers based on expressly-granted constitutional authority.
A)True
B)False
3
A key to success in presidential nomination campaigns is “momentum.”
A)True
B)False
4
The electoral vote for president has always been tied to the popular vote.
A)True
B)False
5
The Constitution very clearly gives the vice president responsibility over some areas of executive authority.
A)True
B)False
6
Historically, presidents have put forth most of their program initiatives early in their administrations.
A)True
B)False
7
Significant presidential action can often succeed without the approval of Congress or the cooperation of the bureaucracy, and sometimes even without the acceptance of the judiciary.
A)True
B)False
8
The War Powers Act was passed to curb presidential authority.
A)True
B)False
9
The presidency is unique among American elected officials because presidents can claim to represent the whole nation.
A)True
B)False
10
Presidential success is related to party support in Congress.
A)True
B)False
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