What was the turning point that gave rise to the modern presidency?
a. the social strife arising from the civil rights movement
b. the economic and social turmoil of the Great Depression
c. the demands of managing a modern army during World War I
d. the rapid contraction of government following the conclusion of World War II
Question -2-Which of the following accurately describes George Washington's presidency?
a. His ambitions greatly expanded the power of the presidency to influence domestic policies.
b. He took every opportunity to establish the primacy of the national government.
c. He established the precedent that the president would take the lead over Congress in influencing the national agenda.
d. His actions firmly established the president as the chief driver of the economy.
Question -3-Which word best describes the constitutional provisions relating to the powers of the president?
a. exact
b. static
c. deferential
d. vague
Question -4-Which statement accurately describes Barack Obama's veto history?
a. Obama has issued very few vetoes and has not had any vetoes overridden.
b. Obama has issued very few vetoes, but all of them have been overridden.
c. When compared with other presidents, Obama is close to the fiftieth percentile in terms of presidential vetoes and veto overrides.
d. Obama has issued more vetoes than most other presidents and several of them have been overridden.
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