xosierrajean
2008-11-11 10:36:40 UTC
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False
2: The President has the power to pardon people convicted of a crime.
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False
3: The President is exempt from the laws and rules outlined in the Constitution.
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False
4: The President’s status correlates with that of a king
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False
5: According to the Supreme Court’s decision in 1952, the President has inherent powers in times of great emergency.
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False
6: All appointments to executive offices must be approved by a majority of the Senate.
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False
7: The quote, "to the victors belong the spoils," references the steel mill crisis of 1803.
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False
8: After Andrew Jackson won the presidency, it became common to reward supporters with government appointments.
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False
9: The shooting of James Garfield marked the end of the rampant spoils system.
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False
10: The Civil Service Act of 1883 mandates that all males over 18 must serve in the military for at least 2 years.
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False
11: One must pass an exam in order to obtain employment through the Civil Service Commission.
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False
12: Civil service jobs are doled out according to party affiliation.
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False
13: The Founding Fathers expected and planned for a presidential increase in power.
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False
14: In times of war, Congress can vote to give the President special or increased powers.
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False
15: Congress has no means of checking the power of the President once it is granted him.
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False