Author Question: During major a crisis, why does the role and position of president become so important? a. The ... (Read 29 times)

nenivikky · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

During major a crisis, why does the role and position of president become so important?

a. The Constitution requires that Americans follow the presidents advice.
b. The president becomes a strong voice to command the nations attention, direct its spirits, and act decisively.
c. Congress acts too quickly during emergencies so the presidents role and authority increases.
d. The states have sole power to respond to threats against them by foreign powers but they rely on the president for guidance.
e. Congress is incapable of taking any type of action against foreign enemies so this responsibility is left to the president.

Question 2

John Maynard Keynes urged President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1934 to repair the economic crisis of the Great Depression by

a. cutting taxes to the wealthiest citizens in order to create jobs.
b. increasing protectionism and trade barriers with other countries.
c. maintaining a balanced budget using attrition and other cost-cutting measures.
d. cutting government programs and running a surplus.
e. ignoring the deficit and engaging in massive spending to create jobs.