Question 1

Which of the following best describes the president's role in the lawmaking process?

Accepted Answer

The president's role in the lawmaking process is mainly to work with the party leaders in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to shape the legislative agenda. The president is responsible for proposing legislation, lobbying members of Congress to support the president's proposals, and negotiating with other lawmakers to secure their support. Ultimately, the president must sign a bill into law or veto it. But the president does not have the power to directly introduce bills, lead or join congressional committees, or pass purely partisan agendas.

Question 2

In devising a system in which power had to be shared between the three branches, the framers gave the president a(n)______ role in the legislative process.

Accepted Answer

The framers intentionally limited the president's role in the legislative process to avoid an overly powerful executive branch. The president is not able to create laws, only propose them, and Congress has the power to override a presidential veto. Therefore, the best choice is D: limited and mostly negative.

Question 3

The portion of the Constitution authorizing the president to "require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Office in each of the executive Departments… " is generally interpreted as creating the president's ______.

Accepted Answer

This portion of the Constitution is known as the "Opinion Clause" and is found in Article II, Section 2. It allows the president to seek written opinions from the heads of executive departments, which make up the cabinet. So, the correct answer is the cabinet (Option C) as it refers directly to the executive departments.

Question 4

George Washington's decision not to ______ established a precedent that held until Franklin D.Roosevelt's presidency in the 1930s and 1940s.

Accepted Answer

George Washington's decision not to seek a third term of office established a precedent for a two-term limit for presidents that was followed until Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency in the 1930s and 1940s. The other options, such as overriding congressional legislation or issuing executive orders, were not related to this precedent.

Question 5

Roughly ______ presidential appointments require Senate confirmation.

Accepted Answer

Roughly 1,000 presidential appointments require Senate confirmation, according to the Constitution and federal law.

Question 6

Although the convention settled on the simple title "President of the United States," George Washington was said to have preferred

Accepted Answer

George Washington was said to have preferred the title "His High Mightiness, the President of the United States and Protector of Liberties," but ultimately, the simpler title "President of the United States" was chosen.

Question 7

According to your text, the ingredients of successful diplomacy are

Accepted Answer

Successful diplomacy often hinges on secrecy (to negotiate privately), dispatch (to act swiftly), unity (to present a consistent approach), continuity (to maintain a long-term strategy), and access to information (to make informed decisions).

Question 8

The real audience of the State of the Union address is

Accepted Answer

The State of the Union address is a tradition where the President addresses the American people directly, laying out the priorities, accomplishments, and challenges of the previous year and proposing policies for the future. Although Congress and the federal bureaucracy are also important audiences, the speech is primarily intended to convey the President's message to the citizens who are ultimately responsible for electing and holding him or her accountable.

Question 9

To be eligible to hold the office of the presidency, a candidate must

Accepted Answer

According to the Constitution, a person must be a natural-born American citizen to be eligible to hold the office of the presidency. Naturalized citizens, those who become citizens later in life, are not eligible to become president. There is no requirement to be born inside the continental United States, as long as the candidate is a natural-born citizen. There is also no requirement to swear an oath of allegiance if born outside the United States, as long as the candidate is a natural-born citizen.

Question 10

Article II Section 3 gives the president the authority and responsibility to give an annual

Accepted Answer

Article II Section 3 states that the President "shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient." This is commonly referred to as the State of the Union address, which the President gives annually to a joint session of Congress.

Question 11

The advantage that the president has over Congress in foreign affairs is his/her ability to

Accepted Answer

The president can respond more swiftly than Congress to international events due to the executive branch's structure, allowing for quick and decisive action in foreign affairs.

Question 12

Article II Section 3 of the Constitution requires that the president

Accepted Answer

Article II Section 3 of the Constitution states that the President "shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed." This is a clear indication that the President is required to ensure that the laws of the land are being properly enforced and carried out. While taking an oath to uphold the Constitution is also a requirement for the President, it is not specifically mentioned in this section of the Constitution. Similarly, while natural-born citizenship and working with Congress are certainly important aspects of the presidency, they are not directly tied to the duties outlined in Article II Section 3.

Question 13

The portion of the Constitution that states "The Executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America" can be found in

Accepted Answer

The answer of The portion of the Constitution that states...

Question 14

The most important legislative power that the president is given by the Constitution is the

Accepted Answer

The president’s most important legislative power is the veto, which allows the president to reject bills passed by Congress. This power gives the president the ability to influence legislation and forces Congress to consider the president’s objections before passing a bill. Although Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers, the threat of a veto often leads to compromises and negotiations between Congress and the president.

Question 15

Which of the following general powers were placed in the hands of the president?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the president has expressed powers, which are explicitly stated in the Constitution, implied powers, which are not explicitly stated but are necessary to carry out expressed powers, and delegated powers, which are granted to the president by Congress.

Question 16

As head of the executive branch, the president is responsible for

Accepted Answer

As head of the executive branch, the president is responsible for carrying out the laws of the nation. The legislative branch (Congress) makes the laws, and the judicial branch interprets them. While the president may have some influence over the legislative and judicial branches, their responsibilities fall outside of the executive branch's purview.

Question 17

When the president chooses a person to fill a position that requires the advice and consent of the Senate in a period when the Senate is not in session, it is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

When the president chooses a person to fill a position that requires the advice and consent of the Senate in a period when the Senate is not in session, it is called a recess appointment.

Question 18

As chief diplomat, the president has the power to

Accepted Answer

As chief diplomat, the president has the power to receive ambassadors. This involves greeting and engaging with diplomats and other foreign leaders who visit the country, in order to establish and maintain diplomatic relationships with other nations. This power is important for international diplomacy and foreign policy.

Question 19

As chief diplomat, the president is responsible for

Accepted Answer

As chief diplomat, the president is primarily responsible for guiding national foreign policy. This includes diplomatic relations with other countries, negotiating treaties, and representing the United States on the global stage. While the president may also have a role in other policy areas such as social and economic policy, these are not within the scope of the chief diplomat role.

Question 20

How old must someone be before attaining the office of president of the United States?

Accepted Answer

According to the United States Constitution, a person must be at least 35 years old to become president of the United States.

Quiz 13: The American Presidency