American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 12: The Presidency

Essay Quiz

1
What are the reasons for using the Electoral College to determine the outcome of a presidential election?
2
What is the difference between a veto and a signing statement?
3
What powers does the president have to influence the course of the nation's economy?
4
What is the role of the cabinet? Why has it expanded so much in recent decades?
5
From what sources do special presidential powers arise? How effective have they been in shaping policy in recent decades?
Harrison: American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition
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