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Question 1.
Citizens tend to focus more on presidential personality than on the president's issues.


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Question 2.
Constitutionally, vice presidents are assigned the minor tasks of presiding over the Senate and voting in case of a tie vote among the senators.


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Question 3.
In recent years, Congress has become intricately involved in initiating foreign policy.


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Question 4.
Most presidents have served two full terms in office.


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Question 5.
Presidents are deeply involved in bargaining and providing specific benefits for representatives and senators for their support on presidential initiatives.


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Question 6.
Presidents are the prominent decision-makers during times of crisis.


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Question 7.
Presidents have largely ignored the spirit of the War Powers Resolution and sent troops into hostilities without consulting Congress.


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Question 8.
Presidents known for their legislative skills are no more successful in winning votes or obtaining support than those considered less adept at dealing with Congress.


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Question 9.
Presidents rely heavily on the White House staff for information, policy options, and analysis.


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Question 10.
Presidents remain highly dependent upon their party to move their legislative programs.


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Question 11.
The Constitution lists in great detail the powers and responsibilities of the president.


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Question 12.
The most useful means of eliciting information from the president is through press conferences.


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Question 13.
The president's party typically gains more seats in Congress in midterm elections.


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Question 14.
The public is not always receptive to the president's message and initiatives.


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Question 15.
When constituency opinion and the president's proposals conflict, members of Congress are more likely to vote with the president.


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