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True/False Quiz

1 .       Most presidents have served two full terms in office. [Hint]

 
 


2 .       The Constitution lists in great detail the powers and responsibilities of the president. [Hint]

 
 


3 .       Constitutionally vice presidents are assigned the minor tasks of presiding over the Senate and voting in case of a tie vote among the senators. [Hint]

 
 


4 .       Presidents rely heavily on the White House staff for information, policy options, and analysis. [Hint]

 
 


5 .       Presidents remain highly dependent upon their party to move their legislative programs. [Hint]

 
 


6 .       When constituency opinion and the president's proposals conflict, members of Congress are more likely to vote with the president. [Hint]

 
 


7 .       The president's party typically gains more seats in Congress in midterm elections. [Hint]

 
 


8 .       Presidents are deeply involved in bargaining and providing specific benefits for representatives and senators for their support on presidential initiatives. [Hint]

 
 


9 .       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. [Hint]

 
 


10 .       Presidents have largely ignored the spirit of the War Powers Resolution and sent troops into hostilities without consulting Congress. [Hint]

 
 


11 .       Presidents are the prominent decision-makers during times of crisis. [Hint]

 
 


12 .       In recent years, Congress has become intricately involved in initiating foreign policy. [Hint]

 
 


13 .       Citizens tend to focus more on presidential personality than on the president's issues. [Hint]

 
 


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

 
 


15 .       The most useful means of eliciting information from the president is through press conferences. [Hint]

 
 






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