Question 1

Should Congress or the President have war-making powers? Why, or why not?

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Question 2

Why might cabinet members have divided loyalties?

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Question 3

What should the proper role of the President be in war making? Be sure to include primary evidence from the text in your answer.

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Question 4

Discuss the roles of the domestic policy presidency.

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Question 5

Discuss the evolution of presidential power, especially regarding presidential-congressional relations.

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Question 6

Does the Constitution authorize a strong presidency in the way in which that idea has evolved over the last two hundred years? Be sure to include evidence drawn from your text in support of your answer to this question.

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Question 7

Evaluate the Cheney Model for the vice presidency as to whether it is an improvement or not on the role of this office within the executive branch. Be sure to include evidence for your argument from the text.

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Question 8

How has the foreign policy presidency evolved over time?

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Question 9

Contrast the EOP and the Cabinet.

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Question 10

Discuss to what extent you believe the Trump administration was weak or strong in its relations with Congress. Now, discuss what you anticipate the Biden administration's relations with Congress will be when compared and contrasted with those of the previous administration.

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Question 11

As a general rule, presidents leave office with lower public approval ratings that when they took office. Discuss some of the reasons for this and whether or not they can be anticipated by future president-elects.

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Question 12

What is the constitutional basis for the use of "signing statements" by presidents, if any?

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Question 13

Discuss why presidential management often is reduced to public relations and image management. Could it be otherwise? Why or why not?

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Question 14

Discuss the dynamics underway during the impeachment trial of Donald Trump with regard to the presentation of evidence and securing testimonies of relevant executive officials. What were the political objectives that the House and Senate generally pursued? Were they successful? If so, how so? If not, why not?

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Question 15

In 1976, Congress enacted the National Emergencies Act, giving the president standby authority to act quickly in the face of an emergency. Many now argue that we should be concerned that modern presidential power has expanded in the absence of formal constitutional amendments. Do you agree? Why or why not?

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Quiz 10: The President: Governing in Uncertain Times