Virtually every modern president has had to lead a governmental response to a crisis or emergency and has expanded the powers of the presidency by doing so
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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The 1978 Ethics in Government Act
a. was not applied to interest groups. b. was declared illegal by the Supreme Court. c. was totally ignored by interest groups. d. had some effect on lobbying activity. e. disallowed personal contact between lobbyists and politicians.
Which of the following statements about the presidency is most accurate?
a. The Constitution's framers would have great trouble recognizing today's presidency. b. The presidency has far less power today than it did at the beginning of the twentieth century. c. The presidency has evolved in a manner consistent with the vision of the framers. d. The presidency has become irrelevant in modern politics given the rise of Congress.
Successful social movements often transform into which of the following?
a. interest groups b. socialist political parties c. congressional caucuses d. public opinion groups
In most states, chief executives can depend upon their cabinet secretaries to be loyal primarily to them, with few, if any, competing loyalties
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.