As president, Lyndon Johnson enjoyed considerable success in Congress until :

As president, Lyndon Johnson enjoyed considerable success in Congress until
 
  A) the Vietnam War sapped his strength.
  B) he decided to run for reelection.
  C) numerous scandals erupted in the tax department.
  D) reporters were banned from White House gatherings.
  E) his appointment of Abe Fortas to the Supreme Court.

Question -2-

Which president was very successful at getting legislation through Congress during the first hundred days of his presidency or his honeymoon?
 
  A) Harry Truman
  B) Franklin Roosevelt
  C) Richard Nixon
  D) Gerald Ford
  E) Bill Clinton

Question -3-

From the time of winning office to the time of leaving it, the popularity of most recent presidents
 
  A) climbed slowly and steadily.
  B) declined, except immediately following an election.
  C) escalated rapidly throughout the term of office.
  D) declined slowly and steadily, regardless of election status.
  E) remained steady throughout one or both terms.

Question -4-

When a popular president is up for reelection, fellow-party candidates are more likely to win Congressional races. This demonstrates the _____ effect.
 
  A) race-to-the-bottom
  B) coattail
  C) revolving-door
  D) bi-partisan
  E) interest group

Question -5-

When the president uses the prestige and visibility of the office to guide or mobilize the American people, we say that he/she is using the
 
  A) executive prerogative.
  B) inside-outside strategy.
  C) regal approach.
  D) grassroots podium.
  E) bully pulpit.