Chapter Nine Study Guide

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According to the text, where will the executive power of the nation be vested?

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In the President

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Why did the framers of the Constitution not want the leader of the executive branch to become a tyrant?

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To prevent abuse of power

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What was one event that helped lead to a strong Executive? Options: The Revolutionary War, The Civil War, Articles of Confederation, and Shay's Rebellion, The War of 1812

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Articles of Confederation, and Shay's Rebellion

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What did the Founders distrust in decision making?

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Direct participation by the people

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What power does the President have regarding the military, as outlined in the Constitution?

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Command the military

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Which of the following best explains why the Founders wanted a strong executive branch? To create a monarchy, To prevent tyranny, To balance the legislative power held by congress and respond to problems quickly, To ensure that all decisions are made by popular vote.

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To balance the legislative power held by congress and respond to problems quickly

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What are inherent powers?

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Powers not described in the Constitution but claimed by Presidents

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What does the role of legislative leader involve? leads his or her political party, rewards party supporters with positions in government, and is influential in other elections.

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leads his or her political party, rewards party supporters with positions in government, and is influential in other elections.

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How have the constitutional duties of the president changed over time?

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They have remained largely the same

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How might the president's role as economic planner conflict with Congress's power of the purse?

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The president might propose budgets that Congress disagrees with.