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What did conservatives believe was important for presidential accountability?
What did conservatives believe was important for presidential accountability?
Wilson believed that demagoguery was a beneficial form of leadership.
Wilson believed that demagoguery was a beneficial form of leadership.
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What role did Wilson believe the president should play regarding public opinion?
What role did Wilson believe the president should play regarding public opinion?
Interpreter of the public will
Wilson cited Daniel Webster as an interpreter of the public will who called the nation into _____ of its unity and purpose.
Wilson cited Daniel Webster as an interpreter of the public will who called the nation into _____ of its unity and purpose.
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According to Wilson, what are the two key skills required for successful interpretation?
According to Wilson, what are the two key skills required for successful interpretation?
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Radicals wanted to grant the _____ the ability to select the president.
Radicals wanted to grant the _____ the ability to select the president.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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The electoral college was mainly a victory for radicals, as it maintained legislative selection of the president.
The electoral college was mainly a victory for radicals, as it maintained legislative selection of the president.
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What does the vesting clause in Article II of the Constitution establish?
What does the vesting clause in Article II of the Constitution establish?
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Advocates of presidential strength believe the vesting clause has no substantive significance.
Advocates of presidential strength believe the vesting clause has no substantive significance.
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Who were two founding era authorities that discussed executive prerogative?
Who were two founding era authorities that discussed executive prerogative?
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Salus populi argues that adherence to the law must yield to the _____ when public welfare is at risk.
Salus populi argues that adherence to the law must yield to the _____ when public welfare is at risk.
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Match the following actions of Thomas Jefferson with their significance:
Match the following actions of Thomas Jefferson with their significance:
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Which party won the popular vote in the 2012 House elections?
Which party won the popular vote in the 2012 House elections?
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What does Locke's concept of executive prerogative allow a president to do?
What does Locke's concept of executive prerogative allow a president to do?
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The actions of Jefferson during his presidency were universally accepted without criticism.
The actions of Jefferson during his presidency were universally accepted without criticism.
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Prior to the McGovern-Fraser reforms, presidential primaries were open and democratic.
Prior to the McGovern-Fraser reforms, presidential primaries were open and democratic.
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What term describes the process by which party elites would secretly decide on a party candidate?
What term describes the process by which party elites would secretly decide on a party candidate?
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What is one reason why salus populi is considered an extra-constitutional source of authority?
What is one reason why salus populi is considered an extra-constitutional source of authority?
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The McGovern-Fraser reforms aimed to inject greater __________ democracy into the presidential nomination process.
The McGovern-Fraser reforms aimed to inject greater __________ democracy into the presidential nomination process.
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Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
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What was a common approach for front-runners regarding primaries before the reforms?
What was a common approach for front-runners regarding primaries before the reforms?
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The 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention led to unrest regarding voter preference for candidates.
The 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention led to unrest regarding voter preference for candidates.
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What was the primary goal of the commission formed by Democrats after the unrest in 1968?
What was the primary goal of the commission formed by Democrats after the unrest in 1968?
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What is 'frontloading' in the context of primary elections?
What is 'frontloading' in the context of primary elections?
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Candidates typically focus their organizational efforts on later states.
Candidates typically focus their organizational efforts on later states.
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Who argued that the primary system was 'rigged' in 2016?
Who argued that the primary system was 'rigged' in 2016?
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Joe Biden suggested that _____ should have a more significant role in the primary process instead of Iowa and New Hampshire.
Joe Biden suggested that _____ should have a more significant role in the primary process instead of Iowa and New Hampshire.
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Match the candidates to their perspectives on the primary system:
Match the candidates to their perspectives on the primary system:
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What is a consequence of frontloading in the primary system?
What is a consequence of frontloading in the primary system?
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A candidate's performance in early states has little predictive power for later contests.
A candidate's performance in early states has little predictive power for later contests.
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What does 'the permanent campaign' refer to according to Doherty?
What does 'the permanent campaign' refer to according to Doherty?
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What is the primary function of the invisible primary?
What is the primary function of the invisible primary?
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The reforms associated with the MGF significantly decreased the number of pledged delegates selected in primaries.
The reforms associated with the MGF significantly decreased the number of pledged delegates selected in primaries.
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What major shift did the MGF reforms cause in presidential candidate selection?
What major shift did the MGF reforms cause in presidential candidate selection?
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The formal or visible primary is where voters show up and vote for who they think should be the party ______.
The formal or visible primary is where voters show up and vote for who they think should be the party ______.
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Which of the following best describes the concept of frontloading?
Which of the following best describes the concept of frontloading?
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All pledged delegates are allowed to change their vote during the national party convention.
All pledged delegates are allowed to change their vote during the national party convention.
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What role does fundraising play in the primary election process?
What role does fundraising play in the primary election process?
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What unique fundraising decision did Dean's campaign make?
What unique fundraising decision did Dean's campaign make?
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Dean's anti-Iraq War stance was a major factor in his popularity among voters.
Dean's anti-Iraq War stance was a major factor in his popularity among voters.
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What were the two largest labor unions that endorsed Dean's campaign?
What were the two largest labor unions that endorsed Dean's campaign?
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Dean emphasized communication, participation, and ______ as key elements of his campaign.
Dean emphasized communication, participation, and ______ as key elements of his campaign.
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Match the following narratives about Dean with their descriptions:
Match the following narratives about Dean with their descriptions:
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Which statement best describes the media's portrayal of Dean during his campaign?
Which statement best describes the media's portrayal of Dean during his campaign?
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Dean's campaign received minimal engagement from its base.
Dean's campaign received minimal engagement from its base.
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What phrase did Dean famously use to describe his representation in the Democratic Party?
What phrase did Dean famously use to describe his representation in the Democratic Party?
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Study Notes
Q1
- Article II of the Constitution begins with a vesting clause, stating "the executive power shall be vested in a president of the United States."
- Advocates for presidential restraint believe this vesting clause is merely an introductory statement, lacking significant meaning.
- Advocates for presidential strength view it as an undefined and non-enumerated reservoir of executive power beyond specific, listed powers.
- This ambiguity allows for interpretation, including executive prerogative and the concept of salus populi.
- John Locke and William Blackstone supported the notion of substantial presidential discretion, arguing that executive prerogative allows presidents to act for the public good without strict legal mandates.
- Presidential power extends to actions that respond spontaneously to circumstances affecting the public good.
- Salus populi is a doctrine suggesting that, when the law compromises public welfare, executive action should prevail.
- Thomas Jefferson's presidency, including the Louisiana Purchase and Chesapeake Affair showcase salus populi in action despite potential lack of direct constitutional support.
- Executive prerogative and the salus populi doctrine are extra-constitutional sources of authority presidents can utilize for legitimate unilateral action.
Q 2
- Presidential emergency powers encompass the president's ability to make quick, decisive actions in response to emergencies that go beyond strict constitutional boundaries.
- Abraham Lincoln is credited with first employing the "doctrine of emergency powers" by justifying various actions, including a blockade of southern ports and the expansion of the military, on the basis of necessity during the Civil War.
- Subsequent presidents have expanded the exercise of emergency powers.
- Examples of these expansions include President Grover Cleveland's deployment of troops during a railway strike and Theodore Roosevelt's response to the 1902 anthracite coal strike, and Harry S. Truman's seizing of steel mills during a labor dispute.
- These instances demonstrated the evolving interpretation of presidential power during emergencies.
Q3
- Two periods of republican experimentation with executive power followed the founding of the U.S.
- "Radical" republicanism prioritized limiting executive power, emphasizing the risk of executive corruption.
- "Conservative" republicanism prioritized strengthening executive power, arguing that the legislature was more prone to corruption.
- The new American presidency, established in 1789, combined aspects of both radical and conservative republican thought to form a new structure for executive power. This involved considerations of executive structure, executive independence, executive power, and executive selection.
- The decision for a unitary executive was supported both by conservative and radical Republicans, for different reasons. Conservatives believed a single executive would make quicker decisions, while radicals expected a unitary executive to be a more effective constraint on executive power.
- The four-year presidential term emerged from a compromise between the preferences for longer and shorter terms.
- The act of enumeration was used by both radicals and conservatives to set boundaries and structure on executive power.
Q4
- Woodrow Wilson offered a contrasting perspective on the relationship between the public, leaders, and the presidency:
- Wilson argued that the president's role was to interpret and translate public desires into effective policies.
- Wilson emphasized that a leader's ability to interpret true public sentiment, often amidst conflicting voices, is crucial.
- This process is distinct from demagoguery, as demagogues appeal to popular passions rather than to a reasoned public sentiment.
- A successful interpreter is capable of both understanding complex public sentiments and articulating a compelling, persuasive vision.
- Wilson used the example of Daniel Webster to illustrate a leader's capacity for interpreting and translating public opinion into sound policy.
- The presidency's strength for leadership comes from the public's capacity for immediate, widespread feedback.
- Public access to the President is critical.
Q5
- In the "old way" of exercising presidential leadership, direct public engagement was limited.
- Presidents primarily communicated through written messages and focused on communicating with congressional party leaders.
- In the "new way" of exercising presidential leadership, direct engagement with the public was amplified.
- Presidents utilized mass media and direct communication to gain public support for their agendas.
- Presidential leadership is crucial for shaping the public agenda.
- Presidents can influence the public agenda.
- Theodore Roosevelt's strategy for the Hepburn Act illustrates a "middle way," combining elements of the "old way" and the "new way". President Roosevelt simultaneously communicated with the public and worked with Congress to get the act passed.
Q6
- Microtargeting is the practice of analyzing personal data to tailor communication messages to specific individuals and groups.
- Microtargeting is used in political campaigns to target audiences likely to support candidates.
- Microtargeting is widely used in contemporary presidential campaigns across demographics.
- The use of microtargeting in presidential campaigns has allowed candidates to narrow the scope of their appeals to specific voter demographics, raising the likelihood they'll garner their support.
Q7
- Counter-majoritarian outcomes occur when presidential electors choose a candidate different from the popular vote winner.
- The Electoral College votes are allocated differently from popular votes.
- The allocated method of Electoral College votes often leads to disparate outcomes because some states use winner-takes-all systems that could cause candidates to get popular votes but not win the presidency.
- Counter-majoritarian outcomes can result from the winners of individual states getting all the Electoral College votes from a state—giving the false impression that one candidate won an election.
- The allocation of Electoral College votes in a particular state influences how a presidential candidate gains Electoral College votes, resulting in possible counter-majoritarian outcomes.
Q8
- Prior to McGovern-Fraser reforms, presidential nominations were primarily controlled by party elites.
- "Smoke-filled rooms" refer to the secretive backroom meetings where party elites made nominations in the past.
- McGovern-Fraser reforms altered the candidate nomination process by increasing the involvement of ordinary voters.
- These reforms led to increased use of state primaries to select delegates for presidential nomination conventions, allowing ordinary voters a better say in choosing presidential nominees.
Q9
- The invisible primary is a period before the formal primary season.
- Candidates engage in campaigning, fundraising, and building support among party elites during this period.
- The results of the invisible primary can influence the direction of the formal primary process.
Q10
- The formal primary takes place when voters directly choose their party's nominee.
- The invisible primary is the pre-formal-primary phase. During the invisible phase, candidates build support and momentum among party elites.
Q11
- The bandwagon effect is a phenomenon where candidates’ victory in early primaries encourages voters in later states to support them.
- Unequal information flow between early and later state voters is a factor in the bandwagon effect.
- Frontloading is the practice of moving primary dates earlier in the calendar year.
Q12
- Doherty presents a concept of a “permanent campaign”, arguing that campaigning continues throughout the presidency.
- Rising campaign costs have made fundraising a major focus for presidents.
- Geographic travel patterns of presidents are often influenced by factors other than presidential election incentives.
Q13
- Geography of presidential fundraising is not solely driven by factors of electoral advantage; presidential fundraising is heavily influenced by factors such as the concentration of wealth, political contributors, and the importance of large fundraising events.
- The focus on certain states in presidential fundraising patterns varies significantly based on various factors.
Q14
- Brown argues that crises of legitimacy and candidate agency influence the evolution of presidential nomination processes, including the congressional caucus, national convention, and primary systems.
- Candidates need to be capable of campaigning and fundraising to succeed in the modern nomination process.
Q15
- Howard Dean's rise was influenced by effective fundraising, technological utilization, strong grassroots campaigning, and prominent endorsements.
- His use of technology to bypass traditional fundraising mechanisms was a notable highlight.
- Dean's early success attracted intense media scrutiny, which negatively impacted his campaign.
- Dean's unexpected third-place finish in the Iowa caucuses contributed to his eventual withdrawal from the race.
Q16
- Presidential decisions are frequently marked as contentious during periods of crisis.
- The aftermath of the 9/11 attacks demonstrates how factors such as national security often influence presidential decisions.
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Explore the intricacies of presidential accountability from a conservative perspective, as well as Wilson's interpretations of the president's role in shaping public opinion. This quiz delves into the founding era concepts including the electoral college and executive prerogative, offering insights into democratic values and leadership. Test your understanding of key terms and historical viewpoints.
