Political Role of the Presidency

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A treaty is the only foreign-relations device that a president has at his disposal when coming to terms with another country.

2

Which President was responsible for vastly expanding the nation’s territory through the Louisiana Purchase?

3

Which of these groups typically sets the nation’s policy agenda?

4

Devolution is most associated with which United States President?

5

Which are necessary qualifications for the President and Vice President by the time of inauguration?

I. Natural born citizen

II. American (or dual) citizenship

III. At least 35 years of age

IV. At least 25 years of age

V. At least 7 years of service in the House of Representatives or Senate

VI. United States resident for at least 14 years

VII. Lifetime United States resident

6

Which of the following is granted to the President in the Constitution?

7

The President has many formal and informal powers, but one that the President does not have is __________.

8

The Stewardship Theory is attributed to which United States President?

9

Who has the power to call a special session of Congress, after Congress has been adjourned?

10

Which of these is not a power given to the President under the Constitution?

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