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POLS 2311 EXAM 3 CH 11 NOTES
2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
1. Using press conferences to build public support is a primary
example of the president's role as _________. - correct
answer-persuader-in-chief
2. In the legislative process, the mere threat of a _______ can
strengthen a president's hand. - correct answer-veto
3. In which capacity is a modern vice president particularly
influential in American politics> - correct answer-as an
adviser in the policy-making process
4. Which of the following statements best characterizes the
nature of the conflict between presidents and Congress? -
correct answer-The conflict is integral to the design of the
Constitution, deliberately intended by its authors.
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5. Which of the following statements best describes
contemporary relationships between presidents and
Congress? - correct answer-They are generally antagonistic.
6. How has the office of vice president changed over the years?
- correct answer-The vice president has been more involved
in the policy-making process
7. Despite their formal powers, presidents need to exercise
which of the following leadership abilities to be successful? -
correct answer-the ability to persuade members of Congress
and the American public
8. How might domestic or international crises affect presidential
politics? - correct answer-Crises tend to temporarily increase
presidential approval ratings, providing windows of
opportunity to press for action on their agendas.
9. You are an adviser to the president, who recently revealed to
you and other members of the White House staff that he is
considering compiling "kill lists" of suspected terrorists. The
president is concerned, however, that this action might be
overstepping the bounds of presidential power. What
constitutional provision could you advise the president to
POLS 2311 EXAM 3 CH 11 NOTES
2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
1. Using press conferences to build public support is a primary
example of the president's role as _________. - correct
answer-persuader-in-chief
2. In the legislative process, the mere threat of a _______ can
strengthen a president's hand. - correct answer-veto
3. In which capacity is a modern vice president particularly
influential in American politics> - correct answer-as an
adviser in the policy-making process
4. Which of the following statements best characterizes the
nature of the conflict between presidents and Congress? -
correct answer-The conflict is integral to the design of the
Constitution, deliberately intended by its authors.
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5. Which of the following statements best describes
contemporary relationships between presidents and
Congress? - correct answer-They are generally antagonistic.
6. How has the office of vice president changed over the years?
- correct answer-The vice president has been more involved
in the policy-making process
7. Despite their formal powers, presidents need to exercise
which of the following leadership abilities to be successful? -
correct answer-the ability to persuade members of Congress
and the American public
8. How might domestic or international crises affect presidential
politics? - correct answer-Crises tend to temporarily increase
presidential approval ratings, providing windows of
opportunity to press for action on their agendas.
9. You are an adviser to the president, who recently revealed to
you and other members of the White House staff that he is
considering compiling "kill lists" of suspected terrorists. The
president is concerned, however, that this action might be
overstepping the bounds of presidential power. What
constitutional provision could you advise the president to
