Understanding the US Presidency

What is the term for the president's ability to influence public opinion?

• Electoral mandate

• Powers of persuasion

• Executive orders

• Informal powers

What are "executive orders"?

• Laws passed by Congress

• Directives issued by the president

• Amendments to the Constitution

• Decisions made by the Supreme Court

What is the president's role in the federal government according to executive powers?

• Chief Justice

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

Which President proposed Health Care Reform to Congress intending to give Health Care Insurance to 50 million Americans?

• George W. Bush

• Donald Trump

• Barack Obama

• Bill Clinton

What was the purpose of the PATRIOT Act proposed by George W. Bush?

• To reform health care

• To increase education funding

• To give authorities more power to conduct anti-terrorist operations

• To reduce taxes

What is a significant factor that impacts a president's ability to pass their agenda?

• The President's age

• Composition of Congress

• The President's birthplace

• The President's educational background

Which president vetoed 372 bills from 1933-45?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

Under the US Constitution, what fraction of both the House of Representatives and the Senate is required to override a presidential veto?

• One-half

• Two-thirds

• Three-fourths

• One-third

What is one of the roles of the Vice President according to the Constitution?

• Declaring war

• Taking over as president if necessary

• Appointing Supreme Court justices

• Issuing executive orders

Who was the vice president when Betsy DeVos was enabled to become secretary of education in 2017?

• Joe Biden

• Kamala Harris

• Mike Pence

• Al Gore