Transformation of the Presidency

Question 1

Transformation of the Presidency

Answer 1

Our nation’s founders designed the Presidency to be a position of little power, elected by the people that were faced with the constant threat of impeachment. Since, then the role has expanded to the point where a President may send our country to war, pass regulations and enact massive programs that greatly affect how our nation operates.

Question 2

Credited for expanding the power of the presidency

Answer 2

Andrew Jackson 1829-1837

- exercised use of the executive veto more times than all his predecessors combined.

Question 3

Roosevelt’s transformation

Answer 3

avoided congress as much as he could. Gained the trust of the people and expanded the scope of federal power.

Question 4

Nixon transformation

Answer 4

69-74
first president to visit Communist china
negotiated the first arms-control treaty with the soviets
pulled us military out of vietnam