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True/False Quiz
1 .
Most presidents have served two full terms in office.
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2 .
The Constitution lists in great detail the powers and responsibilities of the president.
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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.
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4 .
Presidents rely heavily on the White House staff for information, policy options, and analysis.
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5 .
Presidents remain highly dependent upon their party to move their legislative programs.
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6 .
When constituency opinion and the president's proposals conflict, members of Congress are more likely to vote with the president.
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7 .
The president's party typically gains more seats in Congress in midterm elections.
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8 .
Presidents are deeply involved in bargaining and providing specific benefits for representatives and senators for their support on presidential initiatives.
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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.
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10 .
Presidents have largely ignored the spirit of the War Powers Resolution and sent troops into hostilities without consulting Congress.
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11 .
Presidents are the prominent decision-makers during times of crisis.
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12 .
In recent years, Congress has become intricately involved in initiating foreign policy.
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13 .
Citizens tend to focus more on presidential personality than on the president's issues.
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14 .
The public is not always receptive to the president's message and initiatives.
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15 .
The most useful means of eliciting information from the president is through press conferences.
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