Which statement best explains how Congress uses its power of the purse to facilitate oversight of executive departments?(1 point)
Responses
by providing or withholding money from executive departments and agencies
by providing or withholding money from executive departments and agencies
by withholding all money from executive departments and agencies
by withholding all money from executive departments and agencies
by approving presidential budget requests
by approving presidential budget requests
by deciding whether taxes will be raised
The correct answer is: the president's use of the chief executive position to dominate an issue with the public and shape public opinion. The concept of the bully pulpit refers to the president's ability to use their position, visibility, and influence to advocate for certain policies, promote their agenda, and shape public opinion on important issues. It recognizes the persuasive power that comes with the presidency and how it can be used to influence public discourse and gain support for particular initiatives or goals.
by providing or withholding money from executive departments and agencies
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I apologize for the repetition in my previous response. You are correct, the correct answer is: by providing or withholding money from executive departments and agencies. Congress has the power to allocate and withhold funding for executive departments and agencies, which gives them oversight and control over the activities of these entities.
How did the Constitution prevent the issue of taxation without representation?(1 point)
Responses
by putting the House of Representatives in charge of the allocation of government funding
by putting the House of Representatives in charge of the allocation of government funding
by allowing citizens to vote directly on how to fund the government
by allowing citizens to vote directly on how to fund the government
by having a set budget and never changing it
by having a set budget and never changing it
by setting aside funds specifically for executive departments and agencies
Describe the concept of the bully pulpit.(1 point)
Responses
congressional efforts to pressure the president to sign legislation
congressional efforts to pressure the president to sign legislation
the use of the White House as a place of worship to preach to the American people
the use of the White House as a place of worship to preach to the American people
the constitutional powers of the president to address the public
the constitutional powers of the president to address the public
the president's use of the chief executive position to dominate an issue with the public and shape public opinion
Identify a historical example of a president using the bully pulpit.(1 point)
Responses
President Trump’s veto of the 2020 Fiscal Year Defense Bill
President Trump’s veto of the 2020 Fiscal Year Defense Bill
President Lyndon Johnson’s use of personal appeals to Congress to pass Great Society legislation
President Lyndon Johnson’s use of personal appeals to Congress to pass Great Society legislation
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s use of fireside chats to achieve passage of legislation easing the Great Depression
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s use of fireside chats to achieve passage of legislation easing the Great Depression
President Lincoln’s issue of the Emancipation Proclamation
The correct answer is: President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s use of fireside chats to achieve passage of legislation easing the Great Depression. This is a historical example of a president using the bully pulpit. During his presidency, FDR conducted a series of radio broadcasts known as fireside chats, where he directly addressed the American public. Through these chats, he explained his policies, sought public support, and rallied the nation behind his agenda, including the passage of significant legislation aimed at addressing the economic challenges of the Great Depression.
Explain how historians would characterize the use of executive orders for the first 100 years of American presidential history.(1 point)
Responses
There were significant changes, such as the Second Industrial Revolution and the Great Depression, and Congress was unwilling to act.
There were significant changes, such as the Second Industrial Revolution and the Great Depression, and Congress was unwilling to act.
There was very little change in the first 100 years of American history, making the need for executive orders very small.
There was very little change in the first 100 years of American history, making the need for executive orders very small.
For the first 100 years of American history, despite significant societal changes, presidents deferred to congressional lawmaking to adapt to change.
For the first 100 years of American history, despite significant societal changes, presidents deferred to congressional lawmaking to adapt to change.
For the first 100 years of American history, presidential employment of executive orders was the highest in American history.