1. Which of the following is true of how growth in communication technology has changed the president's relationship with the electorate? (is it c?)
a)It has created new ways for the president to deliver constitutionally mandated speeches to the electorate.
b) It has allowed presidents to directly appeal to large numbers of citizens though this is not always effective.
c)It has provided the president with more instances in which to use rhetoric to garner support for his policies.
d) It has inundated the public with information and made it indifferent to the workings of the executive branch.
2. A whistleblower makes allegations against the vice president. Which of the following actions is Congress NOT empowered to take? (is it a?)
a)impeaching the vice president
b)investigating the allegations made against the vice president
c)holding committee hearings about the vice president's conduct
d)removing the vice president as president of the Senate
Under which circumstances is a president LEAST likely to issue an executive order? (is it b?)
a)when Congress overrides a veto the president has issued
b)when Congress has passed a bill affecting similar types of policy
c)when Congress refuses to consider a bill written by the executive branch
d)when Congress passes a law in direct opposition to the presidential agenda
Which of the following statements BEST explains how partisanship trends have affected Congress over the past 50 years? (is it a?)
a)They have contributed to increased policy gridlock.
b)They have led to the reapportionment of congressional seats.
c)They have made it easier to confirm presidential appointments.
d)They have created an environment of working across the aisle.
1. B. Has created new ways...
2. D. Removing the vice president...
3. B. When congress has passed...
4. A. They have contributed...
money
1. The correct answer is c) It has provided the president with more instances in which to use rhetoric to garner support for his policies.
2. The correct answer is a) impeaching the vice president.
3. The correct answer is b) when Congress has passed a bill affecting similar types of policy.
4. The correct answer is a) They have contributed to increased policy gridlock.
1. To determine which answer is true about how growth in communication technology has changed the president's relationship with the electorate, we need to consider each option and evaluate them.
a) It has created new ways for the president to deliver constitutionally mandated speeches to the electorate.
This statement is true. With advancements in communication technology, presidents now have various platforms (such as television, social media, live streaming) to deliver speeches and address the electorate directly.
b) It has allowed presidents to directly appeal to large numbers of citizens though this is not always effective.
This statement is also true. Communication technology allows presidents to reach a large audience directly, but effectiveness can vary depending on the content, context, and delivery of the message.
c) It has provided the president with more instances in which to use rhetoric to garner support for his policies.
This statement is true. With increased communication channels, the president can utilize rhetoric more frequently to advocate for their policies.
d) It has inundated the public with information and made it indifferent to the workings of the executive branch.
This statement is not the best choice. While it is true that communication technology has increased the flow of information, it does not necessarily lead to public indifference. Public engagement and awareness can vary depending on individual interest and media consumption habits.
Based on the evaluation, the most accurate answer is (c) It has provided the president with more instances in which to use rhetoric to garner support for his policies.
2. To determine which action Congress is NOT empowered to take when a whistleblower makes allegations against the vice president, we need to evaluate the options.
a) impeaching the vice president
This statement is false. Congress has the power to impeach the vice president if deemed necessary.
b) investigating the allegations made against the vice president
This statement is false. Congress has the authority to investigate allegations made against the vice president.
c) holding committee hearings about the vice president's conduct
This statement is false. Congress has the power to hold committee hearings to examine the vice president's conduct.
d) removing the vice president as president of the Senate
This statement is true. The vice president is the president of the Senate, and Congress does not have the direct power to remove them from that position. The vice president can be removed from the presidency of the Senate through impeachment or resignation.
Based on the evaluation, the correct answer is (d) removing the vice president as president of the Senate.
3. To determine when a president is least likely to issue an executive order, we need to evaluate each option.
a) when Congress overrides a veto the president has issued
This statement is not the best choice. The president may be more inclined to issue an executive order when Congress overrides their veto, as it signifies a lack of agreement between the two branches.
b) when Congress has passed a bill affecting similar types of policy
This statement is the most accurate choice. When Congress has already passed a bill affecting similar policy areas, the president may be less likely to issue an executive order to avoid redundancy or conflicting legislation.
c) when Congress refuses to consider a bill written by the executive branch
This statement is not the best choice. If Congress refuses to consider a bill from the executive branch, the president may consider using an executive order as an alternative to achieve their policy goals.
d) when Congress passes a law in direct opposition to the presidential agenda
This statement is not the best choice. If Congress passes a law in direct opposition to the presidential agenda, the president may be more likely to issue an executive order to counteract or circumvent the legislation.
Based on the evaluation, the most accurate answer is (b) when Congress has passed a bill affecting similar types of policy.
4. To determine which statement best explains how partisanship trends have affected Congress over the past 50 years, we need to evaluate each option.
a) They have contributed to increased policy gridlock.
This statement is the most accurate choice. Growing partisanship has resulted in political polarization, making it more challenging for Congress to find common ground and reach bipartisan agreements, leading to increased policy gridlock.
b) They have led to the reapportionment of congressional seats.
This statement is not the best choice. While partisan gerrymandering can influence the reapportionment of congressional seats, this statement does not accurately capture the broader influence of partisanship trends on Congress over the past 50 years.
c) They have made it easier to confirm presidential appointments.
This statement is not the best choice. Partisanship can make confirmation processes more contentious and difficult, resulting in delays and opposition to presidential appointments.
d) They have created an environment of working across the aisle.
This statement is not the best choice. Partisanship trends have generally made it more challenging for legislators to foster collaboration and bipartisan cooperation.
Based on the evaluation, the most accurate answer is (a) They have contributed to increased policy gridlock.