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GOV 2305- FINAL- RASMUSSEN 2025
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
Executive Privilege, Executive Orders and others - correct
answer-a. Executive privilege- doesn't have to share every bit of
information to the public, now there are limits to what it protects
b. Executive orders- affirmative actions
c. Executive clemency- ability to pardon
The Barber Model of Presidential Character - correct answer-1.
Issues with the model
2. Certain aspects make a candidate a better fit for the presidency
3. Passive positive, passive negative, active positive, active
negative
4. Implemented during Nixon
5. Problem when candidates use the office to compensate for
character flaws
Neustadt - correct answer-1. Ability to persuade
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Power approach - correct answer-ii. Combines the bahvioral and
psychological approach
iii. Outlines the limits to the Presidents power
Democratic Dilemma - correct answer-So much power in
unelected officials
Bureaucratic discression - correct answer-1. Bureaucrats who
spend your money are not elected, yet make huge decisions
regarding budgeting
2. Have the ability to shape public policy
The Legislative Veto - correct answer-a. Bureaucrats must pass
laws on implementation
b. Implementing and enforcing policy- real job
Marbury vs Madison - correct answer-i. Established judicial review
ii. Court has the right to determine if something is unconstitutional
GOV 2305- FINAL- RASMUSSEN 2025
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
Executive Privilege, Executive Orders and others - correct
answer-a. Executive privilege- doesn't have to share every bit of
information to the public, now there are limits to what it protects
b. Executive orders- affirmative actions
c. Executive clemency- ability to pardon
The Barber Model of Presidential Character - correct answer-1.
Issues with the model
2. Certain aspects make a candidate a better fit for the presidency
3. Passive positive, passive negative, active positive, active
negative
4. Implemented during Nixon
5. Problem when candidates use the office to compensate for
character flaws
Neustadt - correct answer-1. Ability to persuade
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Power approach - correct answer-ii. Combines the bahvioral and
psychological approach
iii. Outlines the limits to the Presidents power
Democratic Dilemma - correct answer-So much power in
unelected officials
Bureaucratic discression - correct answer-1. Bureaucrats who
spend your money are not elected, yet make huge decisions
regarding budgeting
2. Have the ability to shape public policy
The Legislative Veto - correct answer-a. Bureaucrats must pass
laws on implementation
b. Implementing and enforcing policy- real job
Marbury vs Madison - correct answer-i. Established judicial review
ii. Court has the right to determine if something is unconstitutional
