Question 1

Which one of the following is not a "statutory member" of the National Security Council?

Accepted Answer

The Director of the CIA is not a statutory member of the National Security Council. The statutory members are the President, Vice President, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense.

Question 2

Which one of the following is not a "statutory advisor" to the National Security Council?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which one of the following is not...

Question 3

In contrast with the monarchies of Europe, the Founders had __________view of executive power.

Accepted Answer

The Founders had a narrower view of executive power in contrast with the monarchies of Europe. They believed in limiting the power of the executive branch and creating a system of checks and balances to prevent tyranny. This is reflected in the structure of the Constitution and the limitations placed on the president's authority.

Question 4

With regard to identifying the limit of presidential powers, which two of the following theories are in competition with each other for attention?

Accepted Answer

The answer of With regard to identifying the limit of...

Question 5

Most of the delegates arriving in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787 for the Constitutional Convention were convinced that executive power had to be both __________and __________simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

The delegates believed that executive power needed to be enhanced to ensure a strong central government, while also being restrained to prevent tyranny, reflecting a balance between power and checks on that power.

Question 6

After a difficult and challenging presidential campaign, Donald Trump entered the presidency with the nation in a state of __________and __________distress.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After a difficult and challenging presidential campaign,...

Question 7

Most of the president's executive powers are hedged about with __________and __________checks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the president's executive powers are...

Question 8

In the impeachment process of federal government officials, the __________brings charges against the official while the __________conducts the trial.

Accepted Answer

In the impeachment process of federal government officials, the House of Representatives brings charges against the official in the form of articles of impeachment while the Senate conducts the trial to determine whether to remove the official from office. The Supreme Court and special prosecutor do not have a direct role in the impeachment process.

Question 9

The modern presidency was largely defined by Franklin Delano Roosevelt's dramatic responses to __________and ___ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The modern presidency was largely defined by...

Question 10

Which two of the following cases are examples of presidents finding it easier to lead in foreign policy than in domestic policy?

Accepted Answer

Presidents often find it easier to act decisively in foreign policy due to the executive branch's significant control over military and diplomatic actions. George W. Bush's initiation of wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and Donald Trump's direct negotiations and confrontations with North Korea over its nuclear weapons program are examples where the presidents could take bold actions relatively unimpeded by Congress, showcasing the executive's stronger hand in foreign affairs compared to the often gridlocked process of domestic policy-making.

Question 11

The __________is more dominant in foreign affairs because of ___ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________is more dominant in foreign affairs...

Question 12

Which two of the following were key aspects of the post-World War II period that led to broad changes in the constitutional positions of Congress and the president in regard to war-making?

Accepted Answer

The creation of a worldwide network of defense treaties, such as NATO, and the U.S. policy of "containment" directed against the Soviet Union, China, and communism were key aspects of the post-World War II period that led to broad changes in the constitutional positions of Congress and the president in regard to war-making. These changes included giving the president greater authority to wage war and committing the U.S. to military engagements without a formal declaration of war by Congress. The military-industrial complex and Supreme Court decisions were also important factors but not key aspects that led to broad changes in the constitutional positions of Congress and the president in regard to war-making.

Question 13

In 2006, the Supreme Court __________the Bush administration's plan to try Guantanamo detainees before ___ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2006, the Supreme Court __________the Bush...

Question 14

In 2008, the Supreme Court __________the Obama administration's plan to try Guantanamo detainees before ___ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2008, the Supreme Court __________the Obama...

Question 15

Which two of the following tracks does the United States pursue in its two-track international trade strategy?

Accepted Answer

The United States pursues two tracks in its international trade strategy: bilateral negotiations with nations with whom the United States has a significant trade deficit (A) and multilateral trade agreements that lower trade barriers either regionally or globally (D).

Question 16

__________tend to use their leverage over the bureaucracy to ___ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________tend to use their leverage over the...

Question 17

__________tend to empower the bureaucracy to ___ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________tend to empower the bureaucracy to ___...

Question 18

Which two of the following administrative approaches have presidents used to staff the White House?

Accepted Answer

The wheel model and hierarchical staff design have both been used by presidents to staff the White House. The wheel model emphasizes direct access to the president through key spokes, while the hierarchical design emphasizes clear lines of authority and reporting.

Question 19

Vice President Pence's experience as __________and __________gave him valuable knowledge that President Trump did not have when he became president.

Accepted Answer

Mike Pence served as a member of the House of Representatives and as the governor of Indiana before becoming Vice President, giving him legislative and executive experience at the state level that complemented President Trump's background.

Question 20

As with the prior administration of George Bush, Barack Obama also advanced the unitary executive argument during his presidency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As with the prior administration of George...

Quiz 9: The Executive Branch: The President, the Bureaucracy, and Executive Power

Which one of the following is not a "statutory member" of the National Security Council?

Which one of the following is not a "statutory advisor" to the National Security Council?

In contrast with the monarchies of Europe, the Founders had __________view of executive power.

With regard to identifying the limit of presidential powers, which two of the following theories are in competition with each other for attention?

Most of the delegates arriving in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787 for the Constitutional Convention were convinced that executive power had to be both and simultaneously.

After a difficult and challenging presidential campaign, Donald Trump entered the presidency with the nation in a state of and distress.

Most of the president's executive powers are hedged about with and checks.

In the impeachment process of federal government officials, the brings charges against the official while the conducts the trial.

The modern presidency was largely defined by Franklin Delano Roosevelt's dramatic responses to ________and _ .

Which two of the following cases are examples of presidents finding it easier to lead in foreign policy than in domestic policy?

The ________is more dominant in foreign affairs because of _ .

Which two of the following were key aspects of the post-World War II period that led to broad changes in the constitutional positions of Congress and the president in regard to war-making?

In 2006, the Supreme Court ________the Bush administration's plan to try Guantanamo detainees before _ .

In 2008, the Supreme Court ________the Obama administration's plan to try Guantanamo detainees before _ .

Which two of the following tracks does the United States pursue in its two-track international trade strategy?

________tend to use their leverage over the bureaucracy to _ .

________tend to empower the bureaucracy to _ .

Which two of the following administrative approaches have presidents used to staff the White House?

Vice President Pence's experience as and gave him valuable knowledge that President Trump did not have when he became president.

As with the prior administration of George Bush, Barack Obama also advanced the unitary executive argument during his presidency.