Presidential Beliefs and Responsibilities

Presidential Beliefs and Responsibilities

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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President Ford discusses the challenges of presidential decision-making, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution and divine guidance. He considers the legal and moral implications of pardoning Richard Nixon, ultimately deciding to grant the pardon to prevent further national division and ensure domestic tranquility.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the President's customary policy when faced with difficult decisions?

To make decisions quickly without consulting others

To gather all facts and consider opinions before deciding

To delegate decisions to others

To rely solely on public opinion polls

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the transcript, what is superior to the Constitution?

The laws of God

The President's personal beliefs

Public opinion

International laws

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding legal actions against Richard Nixon?

He would be ignored by the legal system

He would be immediately convicted

He would be denied a fair trial

He would receive preferential treatment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the President believe is his duty in terms of domestic tranquility?

To delegate it to Congress

To use every means to ensure it

To ignore it and focus on international issues

To rely on public opinion polls

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the President believe about the relationship between right and might?

Might always makes right

Right makes might

Might is more important than right

Right and might are unrelated

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the President's primary concern as a servant of the people?

The opinions of his political party

The greatest good of all the people

His personal friendships

His professional judgment as a lawyer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the President believe about the role of public opinion polls?

They are the best guide for decision-making

They are more important than the Constitution

They should not dictate what is right

They are irrelevant to presidential decisions

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