Which of the following statements best describes contemporary relationships between presidents and Congress?
a. They are always passive, with Congress dominating the executive branch.
b. They are consensual in times of economic growth.
c. They are generally antagonistic.
d. They are generally antagonistic but only during periods of unified government.
Question -2-Which of the following statements best characterizes the nature of the conflict between presidents and Congress?
a. The conflict is a by-product of the weakening of American political parties.
b. The conflict is integral to the design of the Constitution, deliberately intended by its authors.
c. The conflict is a by-product of the recent polarization of the American party system.
d. The conflict is a by-product solely of divided government.
Question -3-In which capacity is a modern vice president particularly influential in American politics?
a. as an adviser in the policy-making process
b. as a leader of the cabinet
c. as a lead negotiator for executive agreements
d. as presiding officer of the Senate
Question -4-In the legislative process, the mere threat of a(n) __________ can strengthen a president's negotiating position.
a. press conference
b. veto
c. executive agreement
d. mandate
Question -5-Why was the War Powers Resolution (1973) adopted by Congress?
a. to expand the powers of the president in the conduct of war
b. to limit the powers of the military-industrial complex in influencing foreign policy
c. to reinvigorate the role of Congress in the conduct of war
d. to empower the president to act unilaterally when American troops are in harm's way
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