EGCC American Government PSC101 -
Ch. 12 Quiz - The Presidency
Which of the following is term for the president using a public television address to apply
pressure to legislators? - ✔️✔️Going public
When does the rally around the flag effect occur? - ✔️✔️When the president's
popularity spikes during an international crises
Which president was the first to use Air Force One and fly across the nation to convey
his message? - ✔️✔️Dwight D. Eisenhowe
Which president is largely to blame for the application of "-gate" to scandals and
controversies? - ✔️✔️Nixon
What reforms were made to the Electoral College after George Bush won the 2000
Presidential election? - ✔️✔️none
Which of the following does not require Senate approval? - ✔️✔️President's personal
staff
Which office oversees the actions of the executive bureaucracy? - ✔️✔️The Office of
Management and Budget
Who must confirm the president's cabinet nominations? - ✔️✔️The Senate
What event is held by states on the same day and dubbed "Super Tuesdays"? -
✔️✔️Primaries
Which president was most successful in using the radio to promote his policy agenda? -
✔️✔️Franklin Roosevelt
What is the aim of presidents who go public? - ✔️✔️Inspire the electorate to put
pressure on Congress
When does the electorate vote in the general election? - ✔️✔️First Tuesday following
the first Monday in November
Which type of veto allowed the president to veto certain aspects of a bill while signing
the remaining parts into law? - ✔️✔️Line-item veto
Ch. 12 Quiz - The Presidency
Which of the following is term for the president using a public television address to apply
pressure to legislators? - ✔️✔️Going public
When does the rally around the flag effect occur? - ✔️✔️When the president's
popularity spikes during an international crises
Which president was the first to use Air Force One and fly across the nation to convey
his message? - ✔️✔️Dwight D. Eisenhowe
Which president is largely to blame for the application of "-gate" to scandals and
controversies? - ✔️✔️Nixon
What reforms were made to the Electoral College after George Bush won the 2000
Presidential election? - ✔️✔️none
Which of the following does not require Senate approval? - ✔️✔️President's personal
staff
Which office oversees the actions of the executive bureaucracy? - ✔️✔️The Office of
Management and Budget
Who must confirm the president's cabinet nominations? - ✔️✔️The Senate
What event is held by states on the same day and dubbed "Super Tuesdays"? -
✔️✔️Primaries
Which president was most successful in using the radio to promote his policy agenda? -
✔️✔️Franklin Roosevelt
What is the aim of presidents who go public? - ✔️✔️Inspire the electorate to put
pressure on Congress
When does the electorate vote in the general election? - ✔️✔️First Tuesday following
the first Monday in November
Which type of veto allowed the president to veto certain aspects of a bill while signing
the remaining parts into law? - ✔️✔️Line-item veto
