Question

6) Select THREE ways the President might persuade other groups.

decreeing lower tax rates during economic recessions

impeachment

veto power

executive orders

influence public perceptions by developing a positive public image

power to declare laws unconstitutional

7) Select the best answer.

Why does the popularity of Presidents tend to decline over time?

Presidents are inevitably unable to keep promises and eventually make decisions that do not meet some voters’ expectations.

Citizens naturally seek new leaders once a President completes what he promised.

Voters tend to only vote for new, fresh politicians.

The power of the Presidency instills a sense of arrogance.

8) Select the TWO presidents who expanded the power of the executive office, turning it into a more activist role in the early 20th century.

Theodore Roosevelt

James Garfield

Herbert Hoover

Woodrow Wilson

Answer 1

6) The three ways: veto power; executive orders; influence public perceptions by developing a positive public image.

7) Best answer: Presidents are inevitably unable to keep promises and eventually make decisions that do not meet some voters’ expectations.

8) The two presidents: Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson.