Calvin Coolidge’s infamous reticence to speak to the press would be part of what Barbour and Wright would refer to as his ______.

a. power to persuade
b. presidential style
c. senatorial courtesy
d. inherent powers
e. executive privilege


b. presidential style

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A. 70 percent. B. 60 percent. C. 80 percent. D. 100 percent. E. 90 percent.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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When George Washington declared that it was the nation's policy "to steer clear of permanent alliances," he was advocating which form of foreign policy?

A) balance of power B) interventionist C) isolationist D) internationalist E) pluralist

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a. College graduates. b. High school drop-outs. c. High school graduates. d. College drop-outs. e. Graduate School students.

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