According to Neustadt, what is the basic dilemma facing all modern presidents?
A)The president may be willing to compromise, but that means nothing if he or she lacks conviction.
B)The public expects presidents to accomplish far more than their formal powers allow them to accomplish.
C)Power rests in taking unilateral action, not in bargaining and negotiating.
D)The president is at the center of government action and therefore can succeed on his or her own, without relying much on others.
B
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The Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
a. set a precedent for a broad interpretation of the implied powers of Congress. b. set a precedent for expanded state powers in the United States. c. broadly construed the expressed powers given to Congress. d. severely limited Congress in the application of implied powers. e. severely limited the ability of states to enter into treaties with foreign nations.
Compared with the Senate majority leader, the Speaker of the House has more power because
A. the House is the larger chamber in terms of membership. B. the House places more limits on debate. C. the Speaker strictly controls the rules of debate. D. the House has less of a tradition as a chamber of equals. E. All of these answers are correct.
Which of the following is the advisory board responsible for reporting to the president on military options?
a. the Department of State b. the Department of Defense c. the Joint Chiefs of Staff d. the Department of Homeland Security
In which of the following procedures are ethical issues raised concerning denial of treatment to some participants?
A) use of relaxation training B) use of placebos C) denial of informed consent D) lack of debriefing