Question 1

In undertaking the campaign against the Taliban in 2001, George W. Bush

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C

Question 2

The power to receive ambassadors is an example of

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A

Question 3

What did the framers mean to accomplish by indirect election of the president?

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The framers intended for the indirect election of the president to make the president responsible to state and national legislatures, rather than directly to the people. This was seen as a way to ensure that the president would be accountable to multiple constituencies and not solely focused on pleasing the public. Additionally, the Electoral College system was designed to give more power to smaller states and prevent the president from being elected solely by the most populous states.

Question 4

When North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950,

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Truman sent American troops to Korea without asking for a declaration of war. While Truman did seek authorization from the United Nations, he did not seek a formal declaration of war from Congress.

Question 5

The president's expressed powers include all of the following except

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The president's expressed powers include military, diplomatic, executive, and judicial powers. Partisan powers, which would involve advocating for a particular political party or interest group, are not listed as an expressed power of the president.

Question 6

When Congress delegates power to the executive branch, it

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Delegating power to the executive branch enhances the power of the presidency since it allows the president to make decisions and take action on behalf of the federal government. This can include making regulations or executive orders within the scope of the delegated power. However, this can also lead to concerns about the executive branch having too much power and violating the Constitution's separation of powers.

Question 7

The turning point in American politics toward a president-centered government came about during the administration of

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The turning point in American politics toward a president-centered government came about during the administration of Franklin Roosevelt. FDR expanded the powers of the presidency with his New Deal programs and his response to World War II. He also used the radio to communicate directly with the American people through his "fireside chats," which further increased the influence of the presidency.

Question 8

Which of the following attributes did the framers intend for the office of the president to possess?

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Question 9

The office of the presidency was established by ______ of the Constitution.

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Article II of the Constitution established the office of the presidency, outlining the qualifications and duties of the president.

Question 10

The ______ asserted that the president could send American troops into action abroad only in the event of a declaration of war or other statutory authorization by Congress, or if American troops were attacked or directly endangered.

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The War Powers Resolution of 1973 placed limits on the president's ability to deploy American military forces due to the Vietnam War. According to the resolution, the president can only send American troops into action abroad in the event of a declaration of war or other statutory authorization by Congress, or if American troops were attacked or directly endangered. This has been a source of political and legal debate in the years since its passage.

Question 11

The goal of the War Powers Resolution was to

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The War Powers Resolution was designed to limit the power of the president when it comes to sending American troops into military action without authorization from Congress. It requires the president to report to Congress within 48 hours of committing troops to military action and requires authorization from Congress for military operations lasting longer than 60 days. It was a response to the perceived abuse of presidential power during the Vietnam War.

Question 12

______ powers are specifically established by the language of the Constitution.

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Expressed powers refer to those powers that are specifically and explicitly stated in the Constitution. These include powers such as the power to tax, the power to declare war, and the power to regulate commerce.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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Recent presidents, including Barack Obama and Donald Trump, have frequently deployed the military without congressional authorization, instead relying on the president's authority as commander in chief and the broad congressional authorizations for the use of military force passed after 9/11. While presidents have generally complied with the reporting requirements of the War Powers Act, they have often argued that they do not need congressional approval for military actions taken for reasons other than direct self-defense. Therefore, option B is the most accurate statement.

Question 14

In the early 1800s, the system of nominating presidential candidates that left the candidates beholden to their party's leaders in Congress was called

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The system described is known as the King Caucus, as it left presidential candidates dependent on the support of party leaders in Congress, who were often referred to as the "kingmakers" of the party. Party primaries did not become a widespread part of the presidential nomination process until the early 20th century. Congressional nominations refers to the practice of Congress nominating candidates for president, which was never a formal process. Presidential gerrymandering is not a term commonly used in relation to the nomination process. The spoils system refers to the practice of awarding government jobs to political supporters, and is not directly related to presidential nominations.

Question 15

The president must share foreign policy powers with the

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The Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate foreign commerce, declare war, raise and support the armed forces, and approve treaties and presidential appointments. Therefore, the president must share foreign policy powers with Congress.

Question 16

The rise of national conventions to nominate the president led to the empowerment of what group?

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The rise of national conventions to nominate the president, starting with the first one in 1831, led to the empowerment of state party leaders. Before, presidential candidates were chosen by congressional caucuses or in the state legislatures, but the convention system gave more power to the state party leaders who were responsible for selecting the delegates to the convention. These leaders were often powerful party bosses who could sway delegate votes in favor of the candidate they supported.

Question 17

When the president infers powers from the "rights, duties, and obligations" of the presidency, these are called

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Inferred powers that the president obtains from the "rights, duties, and obligations" of the presidency are known as inherent powers. These powers are not expressly granted by the Constitution but are considered necessary for the president to carry out their duties as the leader of the nation.

Question 18

The president's delegated powers come from

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Question 19

The rise of the national convention was important because it

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The rise of the national convention gave the presidency a mass popular base that would eventually support and demand increased presidential power. It allowed for political parties to select their presidential nominee based on the preferences of their members, rather than just elite politicians. This led to a stronger connection between the president and the people, as well as a more centralized and powerful presidency.

Question 20

The power to declare war is given to ______ under the Constitution.

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According to the Constitution, the power to declare war is given to both houses of Congress (the House of Representatives and the Senate). The president does have the power to order military action, but he cannot officially declare war without Congress's approval. The Department of Defense does not have the power to declare war.

Quiz 13: The Presidency