Question 1

Though the veto is regarded as one of the president's most formidable powers,it is used relatively rarely.This is likely because

Accepted Answer

Legislators often make changes to a bill in order to make it more acceptable to the president and prevent a veto. This is known as "vetoproofing." As a result, presidents may be less likely to veto a bill if they believe changes will be made to conform to their preferences.

Question 2

The American presidency was established by

Accepted Answer

The establishment of the American presidency is outlined in Article II of the Constitution, which defines the powers and responsibilities of the President. The other options were not specifically related to the creation of the presidency.

Question 3

When President George W.Bush refused to release information about controversial interrogation techniques,he did so by invoking

Accepted Answer

Executive privilege is the power that allows a President to withhold information from other branches of government or the public, in order to protect national security interests or the confidentiality of presidential communications. In this case, President Bush likely used executive privilege to justify keeping information about controversial interrogation techniques secret.

Question 4

How can a presidential veto be overridden?

Accepted Answer

According to the US Constitution, a presidential veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the Senate. Therefore, option C is correct, while options A, B, D, and E are incorrect.

Question 5

What are the powers given to the president by Congress called?

Accepted Answer

Delegated powers are those specifically granted to the president by Congress, allowing the president to carry out certain functions and duties.

Question 6

What are the powers specifically granted to the president in the text of the Constitution called?

Accepted Answer

The specific powers granted to the president in the text of the Constitution are known as expressed powers, which are also referred to as enumerated powers. These powers are explicitly listed in the Constitution and include things like serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, making treaties, and appointing federal judges.

Question 7

Which of the following is one reason Congress has delegated more authority to the executive branch?

Accepted Answer

The expansion of governmental activity since the New Deal has made it difficult for Congress to execute and administer the programs it passes, leading it to delegate more authority to the executive branch.

Question 8

The scope of executive privilege was clarified in the court case

Accepted Answer

United States v. Nixon established that executive privilege was not an absolute power and that the need for evidence in a criminal trial overruled the president's claim of executive privilege. This case also helped to establish limits on the power of the president and the principle of the rule of law.

Question 9

When President Jimmy Carter declared official legal forgiveness for all the draft evaders of the Vietnam War,he was said to have granted

Accepted Answer

Amnesty is a specific governmental act of forgiveness or forgetfulness for past offenses against a country, usually granted to groups of people who have violated military draft regulations, taxation, or other laws. Therefore, when President Jimmy Carter declared official legal forgiveness for all the draft evaders of the Vietnam War, he was said to have granted amnesty.

Question 10

If the president vetoes a bill,

Accepted Answer

The veto can only be overridden by a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate.

Question 11

The framers hoped to achieve a "republican" solution to presidential selection through an indirect election in which electors would be selected by state legislators to participate in the

Accepted Answer

The question is asking for the method the framers had in mind for selecting the president, and the answer is the Electoral College, which is an indirect election where electors are chosen to vote for the president. The other options are not consistent with the framers' intentions; state caucuses were not the preferred method for presidential selection, popular vote was not part of the original plan, a national primary did not exist, and presidential referendums were not part of the Constitution.

Question 12

How are appointments to the federal judiciary made?

Accepted Answer

The appointments to the federal judiciary are made by the president, with the advice and consent of the Senate. This means that the president nominates a candidate, and the Senate then holds a confirmation hearing where they evaluate the nominee's qualifications and fitness for the position. If the Senate approves the nominee, they are then officially appointed to the federal judiciary.

Question 13

Which term describes an understanding between the president and another country that has the force of a treaty but does not require Senate authorization?

Accepted Answer

An executive agreement is a type of agreement made between the president and another country that has the force of a treaty but does not require Senate authorization. It is based on the president's executive power and can be used for a range of diplomatic purposes. The other options either do not accurately describe this type of agreement or are not commonly used terms in foreign relations.

Question 14

In many instances of domestic disorder-whether from human or natural causes-how do presidents exercise unilateral power?

Accepted Answer

When faced with domestic disorder, presidents can exercise unilateral power by declaring a state of emergency. This allows them to take actions such as deploying national troops or ordering states to deploy their militias to restore order and protect citizens. It also gives them authority to allocate emergency funds and resources to respond to the crisis. While other options like suspending the writ of habeas corpus or closing financial institutions might be necessary in extreme cases, they are more drastic measures that would require significant justification and likely face legal challenges. Therefore, declaring a state of emergency is the most common and effective way for presidents to exercise unilateral power in domestic disorder situations.

Question 15

Who has the highest military authority in the United States?

Accepted Answer

As the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, the president has the ultimate authority and responsibility for the military. While the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the secretaries of state and defense have important roles in advising and implementing military policies, they ultimately answer to the president. The Speaker of the House has no official military authority.

Question 16

The American president exercises a measure of judicial authority through his or her power to

Accepted Answer

The American president has the power to grant reprieves, pardons, and amnesties, which are all measures of clemency and judicial leniency. This power allows the president to exercise some judicial authority in cases where individuals have been convicted of federal crimes. However, this power does not extend to vetoing Supreme Court rulings, as the judicial branch is a separate and independent branch of government.

Question 17

When President George Washington received Edmond Genet as the formal emissary of the revolutionary government of France in 1793 and had his cabinet officers and Congress back his decision,Washington established the presidential power to

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following is true of the line-item veto power for the president?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court ruled in Clinton v. City of New York (1998) that the Constitution does not authorize the line-item veto power for the president. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Question 19

Which of the following is one of the president's expressed powers?

Accepted Answer

The president has the power to nominate federal judges, which is one of his expressed powers listed in the Constitution. The other choices listed are not expressed powers of the president.

Question 20

Congress does not even have the option of overriding and must reintroduce the bill in the next session when the president exercises a(n) __________ veto.

Accepted Answer

When the president exercises a "pocket veto," they essentially veto the bill by taking no action on it during the ten-day period they have to sign or veto the bill. Congress does not have the option to override this type of veto and must reintroduce the bill in the next session.

Quiz 6: The Presidency