How did Franklin D. Roosevelt change the powers of the presidency?A.He increased the power of the office by absorbing powers of the Supreme Court.B.He increased the power of the office by pursuing an aggressive legislative agenda.C.He decreased the power of the office by granting additional powers to Congress.D.He decreased the power of the office by giving executive powers to state governments.

What was the impact of Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt, two progressive reformers, on the office of the presidency?They reinvigorated the presidency and gave it more power than it had had in the late 1800s.Their failures caused the office to decline in its power and importance.They had little impact on the office of the presidency.Their aggressive pursuit of reforms led Congress to limit the office's power.

How did the Supreme Court change as a result of Ronald Reagan's presidency?A.It expanded to include more Justices.B.It ruled on fewer controversial issues.C.It became more conservative.D.It became less powerful.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The framers when they drafted language on Presidential Power in Article II provided only six enumerated powers, clearly concerned about creating a position that might over time become too powerful and possibly too tyrannical.  In the drive for ratification of the Constitution, the anti-federalist warned everyone that the executive would grow too powerful.    Discuss how Presidential powers have increased over the years and why?   Can we identify ways that Congress tried to check this ever-increasing power through legislation?   Be familiar with The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946,  The War Powers Act of 1973, and The Budget and Impoundment Act of 1974, and the Congressional Review Act of 1996.  Some of these are discussed in the both Presidential Chapter and the preceding chapter on Congress.

Which statement best describes how federalism changed as a result of Ronald Reagan’s presidency?A.State attempts to end poverty through their own laws were declared unconstitutional.B.States were allowed to take a more active role in their own affairs.C.State militias were asked to take on more responsibilities for national defense.D.An attempt to streamline health care led the federal government to control state affairs more.

Which statement best explains how the balance of state and federal power shifted under President Ronald Reagan?A.The federal government decreased its power by ending funding for Medicaid.B.The federal government lost power over the states through the policy of "new federalism."C.The federal government increased its power by gaining the ability to set health care regulations.D.The federal government gained power over the states by ending education regulations.