The Modern Presidency and Its Powers

The video tutorial explores the concept of the modern presidency, as introduced by Nichols, highlighting its characteristics such as executive orders and a personalized office. It discusses the idea of a unilateral president who expands power and makes laws independently. The historical context is provided, tracing the evolution from Jackson to modern presidents like FDR, Bush, Obama, and Clinton. The tutorial also examines the contrast between constitutional presidential powers and current practices, emphasizing the bipartisan nature of this expansion.

What is one of the roles of the modern president in relation to legislation?

• To veto all proposed laws

• To initiate and seek support for legislation

• To only approve laws passed by Congress

• To avoid involvement in legislative processes

Which of the following is a characteristic of the modern presidency?

• Limited executive orders

• Minimal bureaucracy

• Personalized executive office

• No involvement in foreign policy

What does the term 'unilateral president' refer to?

• A president who consults Congress for every decision

• A president who makes and passes laws independently

• A president who delegates all powers to the vice president

• A president who focuses solely on foreign affairs

Which president is considered the beginning of the modern presidency?

• Andrew Jackson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

Which of the following presidents is NOT mentioned as a modern president?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• George W. Bush

• John F. Kennedy

• Barack Obama

Which president is mentioned as an example of a modern president from the mid-1800s?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

What is the focus of the discussion in the final section of the video?

• The role of the vice president

• The expansion of presidential powers beyond the Constitution

• The impact of media on presidential elections

• The influence of the Supreme Court on the presidency

How has the role of the president changed according to the video?

• The president has taken on more power and responsibilities

• The president is now more focused on ceremonial duties

• The president's role has remained the same

• The president now has less power than before

Which document is referenced to compare the president's powers?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

What is the main argument regarding the expansion of the presidential office?

• It is a partisan issue

• Both political parties have contributed to it

• It is solely due to international pressures

• It is a result of technological advancements