In what way is the modern presidency different from the presidencies of Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, and Lincoln?
a. Modern presidents tend to defer to Congress on matters of domestic policy.
b. Modern presidents tend to interpret the Constitution very narrowly.
c. Modern presidents try to achieve their goals by convincing legislators, not the public.
d. Most modern presidents do not take any interest in rhetoric.
e. Most modern presidents take on the role of legislative leader for certain major pieces of legislation.
Question 2
Who was the first president to speak directly to the people on a regular basis?
a. Theodore Roosevelt
b. Woodrow Wilson
c. Herbert Hoover
d. Franklin Roosevelt
e. John F. Kennedy
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