American Politics (up to Congress) Review

Weak presidents use what?

• Prohibition

• Coalitions

• Vetoes

• Declarations

Who was the most powerful president in modern history?

• Theodore Rosevelt

• Donald Trump

• Andrew Jackson

• Lyndon Baines Johnson

Which of the following are qualifications for the American President?

(more than 1 correct choice)

• Must be over 35 years old

• Must be a native born American

• Must have a college degree

• Must possess excellent social skills

Which of the following states that members of Congress

are unable to order national priorities?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Mercantilism

• Localism

American-style Presidential government has ____ as its fundamental political value.

• Decentralization

• Centralization

• Federalism

• Mercantilism

Which of the following means that members of Congress

are unable to order national priorities?

• Incumbency

• Mercantilism

• Federalism

• Localism

Which of the following is NOT a role of the American President?

• Foreign Policy Chief

• Supreme Lawmaker

• Leader of Congress

• Manager of Policy Implementation

Which chamber of Congress still uses the Seniority System?

• The President's Cabinet

• The Senate

• The House of Reps

• The Supreme Court

Who were the primary authors of the Constitution?

(2 correct choices)

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Alexander Hamilton

What is the fundamental power of Congress?

• Controlling the money of the government

• Law-making

• Policy Implementation

• Controlling elections