UW POL S 355 - MIDTERM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
veto power - Answers - The formal, constitutional authority of the president to reject bills
passed by both houses of Congress, thus preventing them from becoming law without
further congressional action. Congress with 2/3 of the vote can overrule the veto and
pass the bill to become law.
22nd Amendment - Answers - Amendment that created a 2 term limit on presidents.
Energy in the Executive - Answers - leading character in the definition of good
government. it is essential to the protection of the community against foreign attacks; it
is not less essential to the steady administration of the laws
Federalist Era - Answers - 1790s. Dominated by two Federalist presidents (Washington
and Adams) and saw the power of the central government increase. It also saw the
formation of the two-party system in American politics.
The Age of Jefferson - Answers - 1800-1828. Era of good feelings: Monroe in 1820 last
president to run effectively unopposed. Election of 1824 4-way race decided by House
of Representatives, foreshadowing new partisan alignment
The Age of Jackson - Answers - 1828-1860. First period of extended two-party
competition. No party won White House during this period without winning majority of
electoral votes in both North and South. Rise of more direct connection between
president and electorate.
The Civil War and Reconstruction Era - Answers - 1860-1876. The Civil War and the
rise of the modern war president. The struggle over Reconstruction and presidential
power. The disputed Hayes/Tilden election and the end of Reconstruction.
The Republican Era - Answers - 1876-1928. More Republican Presidents (9) than
Democratic (2). The rise of industrial America. Cleveland: only president to serve two
non-consecutive terms. Two presidential assassinations, another president shot.
The New Deal/Great Society Era - Answers - 1932-1980. Rise of modern presidential
staffs. Rise of modern administrative state. Acceleration of presidential war powers.
FDR's 4 terms and the 22nd Amendment. First president to "voluntarily" leave office
before completed term.
The Reagan/Post-Reagan Era - Answers - 1980-present. 4 Republican Presidents to 2
Democratic Presidents. 9/11 and the struggle over war powers. The 2000 election crisis.
Will 2008 mark the beginning of a new era in retrospect?
VERIFIED ANSWERS
veto power - Answers - The formal, constitutional authority of the president to reject bills
passed by both houses of Congress, thus preventing them from becoming law without
further congressional action. Congress with 2/3 of the vote can overrule the veto and
pass the bill to become law.
22nd Amendment - Answers - Amendment that created a 2 term limit on presidents.
Energy in the Executive - Answers - leading character in the definition of good
government. it is essential to the protection of the community against foreign attacks; it
is not less essential to the steady administration of the laws
Federalist Era - Answers - 1790s. Dominated by two Federalist presidents (Washington
and Adams) and saw the power of the central government increase. It also saw the
formation of the two-party system in American politics.
The Age of Jefferson - Answers - 1800-1828. Era of good feelings: Monroe in 1820 last
president to run effectively unopposed. Election of 1824 4-way race decided by House
of Representatives, foreshadowing new partisan alignment
The Age of Jackson - Answers - 1828-1860. First period of extended two-party
competition. No party won White House during this period without winning majority of
electoral votes in both North and South. Rise of more direct connection between
president and electorate.
The Civil War and Reconstruction Era - Answers - 1860-1876. The Civil War and the
rise of the modern war president. The struggle over Reconstruction and presidential
power. The disputed Hayes/Tilden election and the end of Reconstruction.
The Republican Era - Answers - 1876-1928. More Republican Presidents (9) than
Democratic (2). The rise of industrial America. Cleveland: only president to serve two
non-consecutive terms. Two presidential assassinations, another president shot.
The New Deal/Great Society Era - Answers - 1932-1980. Rise of modern presidential
staffs. Rise of modern administrative state. Acceleration of presidential war powers.
FDR's 4 terms and the 22nd Amendment. First president to "voluntarily" leave office
before completed term.
The Reagan/Post-Reagan Era - Answers - 1980-present. 4 Republican Presidents to 2
Democratic Presidents. 9/11 and the struggle over war powers. The 2000 election crisis.
Will 2008 mark the beginning of a new era in retrospect?
