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1
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During World War II, _______ sought an area near Washington, D.C., to be used for a presidential retreat.

A

FDR

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In addition to treaty-making powers, the president also has the power of ___________ _____________, whereby he can have a written “understanding” with another head of state to carry out a particular action

A

executive agreement

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the president has access to important information and management resources like…

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the State Department, the National Security Council, and the CIA.

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What establishes a legislative agenda, rallies his party members, reaches out to opponents, and influences public opinion?

A

State of the Union (SOTU) address

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Veto

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the president’s power to oppose a bill passed by Congress by refusing to sign that bill into law

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Pocket Veto

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the automatic veto of a bill if the president leaves the bill unsigned for ten days during a congressional adjournment

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Veto can be overridden, whereas the pocket veto cannot be overridden.(T/F)

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false, veto cannot be, pocket veto can

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8
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State the primary constitutional responsibility of the president.

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to ensure that the laws of the nation are “faithfully executed”

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9
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Distinguish between the president’s treaty-making powers and executive agreements.

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Treaties must be ratified by the Senate, but executive agreements do not have to be ratified by the Senate. Executive agreements give the president more flexibility.

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10
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How did the various State of the Union addresses mentioned in this chapter differ? Why do you think they differed?

A

Answers will vary. Washington’s address was filled with pomp and was the shortest. Jefferson sent a written message to Congress. Clinton’s address was the longest. The various addresses reflect the president’s personalities and the circumstances at the time of their addresses.

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As _____ __ _____, the president represents America at home and abroad by hosting or visiting foreign dignitaries and by leading important ceremonial events

A

chief of state

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The ______ ______, the major source of presidential protection, was established in ____ to stop the counterfeiting of money and was placed within the Treasury Department in 1883

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secret service, 1865

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13
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Secret service began protecting the president after the assassination of Mckinley. (T/F)

A

True

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14
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Generally, a presidential candidate controls his party through…

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personnel and through his position

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15
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The Constitution plainly states that a president’s _____, or term of office, will be _____ years.

A

tenure, four

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16
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With the passage of the _______-_______ Amendment, the president was restricted to two terms.

A

Twenty-Second

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17
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A president is considered a ____ _____ when he has lost an election or cannot stand for reelection and yet must serve out the rest of his term.

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lame duck

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18
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The restriction of impeachment is the ultimate check on the power of the presidency. (T/F)

A

true

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Impeachment

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(bringing charges against the president or other major federal officials)

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Impeachment can be conducted only by a majority vote in the Senate. (T/F)

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false, House of Rep.

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21
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Conviction on those same charges requires a ________ majority vote in the Senate.

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2/3rd

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22
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___________ and __________ hold the distinction of being the only presidents to be impeached

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Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton

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23
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________ faced intense opposition from the Radical Republicans, who sought a harsh, vindictive reconstruction program.

A

Johnson

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24
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7 powers of presidency

A

Chief Executive
Commander in Chief
Diplomatic Leader
Legislative Leader
Chief of State
Party Leader
Restrictions and Interpretations

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25
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What presidential task does Article II outline?

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chief executive

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26
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One of the most important and most influential roles of the president is…

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commander in chief

27
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activities unknown to the public and, to a large extent, even to Congress

A

covert operations

28
Q

Who is known primarily for her correspondence with her husband during his terms as a delegate to the Continental Congress and a foreign diplomat.

A

Abigail Adams

29
Q

Who became the first president to be married in a White House ceremony?

A

Grover Cleveland

30
Q

How old was Frances Folsom when she married Grover Cleveland?

A

twenty-one

31
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Who served as eyes, ears, and legs for her disabled husband. She traveled, spoke, and wrote in behalf of her own public concerns as well as for those of the administration, and she became a notable influence in American politics.

A

Eleanor Roosevelt

32
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The vice president always votes in the Senate. (T/F)

A

false, only to break a tie

33
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he president’s powers and duties “devolve,” or pass to, the _________ if the president is unable to fulfill his duties.

A

vice president

34
Q

most important role of the vice president?

A

succeeding the president upon death or disability

35
Q

the _______________________ decided that any vice-presidential vacancy is to be filled through a nomination by the president and confirmation by a majority vote in both houses of Congress.

A

twenty-fifth amendment

36
Q

If a president knows that he will be incapacitated for a brief period of time, he may decide to transfer his duties to the vice president for that time period. (T/F)

A

true

37
Q

the Executive Office of the President (EOP) was created when?

A

1939

38
Q

The EOP is made up of White House offices and agencies that help develop and implement the president’s programs and policies. (T/F)

A

true

39
Q

White House Office include the president’s…

A

press secretary, counsel, and physician

40
Q

The ________ offices of the executive branch were developed to assist the president in his constitutional duties and to meet the demands of America’s growth.

A

cabinet

40
Q

_________________ are individuals responsible to the president for the departments that they head.

A

Cabinet secretaries

41
Q

This executive level consists of more than 100 agencies and service commissions that manage a variety of concerns. (F/T)

A

false; 50

42
Q

Because of his exceptional authority and responsibility, a president might be tempted to use his extraordinary powers illegally and immorally. What’s this called? examples?

A

presidential pitfall; Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton

43
Q

The Reagan administration took part in covert operations in Afghanistan,
Nicaragua, and Angola.

A

true

44
Q

President George W. Bush was the first president to have his State of the Union
address broadcast live over the Internet.

A

true

45
Q

The president earns $300,000 a year.

A

false; $400,000

46
Q

Article II of the Constitution deals with the restrictions and responsibilities of the
legislative branch.

A

false

47
Q

Presidents generally have a more difficult time getting desired legislation through
Congress during their second term than during their first term in office.

A

true

48
Q

Theodore Roosevelt would have been considered a strict constructionist.

A

false

49
Q

The White House Office employs at least four hundred people.

A

true

50
Q

The president is required by the Constitution to give Congress information from
time to time about the state of the union.

A

true

51
Q

presidential helicopter
presidential jet
presidential Pullman railroad car

A

marine one, Air Force one, Ferdinand Magellan

52
Q

What was created as the result of the Brownlow report?

A

the Executive Office of the President

53
Q

How many cabinet offices are there today?

A

fifteen

54
Q

What is the primary duty of the president?

A

enforce the laws

55
Q

Which president failed to get the Senate to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

A

Woodrow Wilson

56
Q

Who was the first president to use what is now known as Camp David?

A

Franklin Roosevelt

57
Q

By what name was Camp David originally known?

A

Shangri-la

58
Q

What agency was originally created to stop counterfeiting but eventually became responsible
for protecting the president?

A

Secret Service

59
Q

Which president created the National Security Council?

A

Harry Truman

60
Q

Who was the first president to die while in office?

A

William Henry Harrison

61
Q

Which amendment outlines the process for filling a vacancy in the vice presidency?

A

Twenty-Fifth

62
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Who was the only president to resign?

A

Richard Nixon

63
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Who was appointed vice president when Spiro Agnew resigned from the office?

A

Gerald Ford

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