10 Questions
In the US political system, the Congress is always superior to the president.
False
Control over pork barrel funds gives the Congress an upper hand in lawmaking compared to the presidency.
False
The lack of cohesive political parties committed to clear-cut programs of government benefits the presidency in negotiations with Congress.
True
Horse trading, involving lawmakers enticed by early releases of pork barrel funds, is a practice that weakens the president's authority.
False
Elite dominance is cited as a reason for the strength of Congress in challenging presidential initiatives.
False
The presidency's ability to cultivate a loose coalition of individual legislators is enhanced by well-defined party affiliations among members of Congress.
False
Congress's lack of stable, programmatic parties with clear legislative agendas strengthens its position in negotiations with the president.
False
The process of approving legislative programs and policies in Congress has largely been initiated by the legislature itself.
False
The appointment of members of the legislature to the Cabinet weakens presidential control over lawmaking.
False
Congress's ability to challenge the chief executive and pass landmark legislation shows its independence from presidential influence.
True
Test your knowledge on the relationship between Congress oversight and the exercise of executive emergency powers. Understand how Congress can sometimes focus on attacking critics instead of addressing constituents' needs.
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