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berenicecastro

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How did the presidents of the nineteenth century differ from those that emerged in the early twentieth century?
 
  a. Early presidents addressed the public less frequently about public matters.
  b. Early presidents exercised more executive privileges.
  c. Prior to Theodore Roosevelt, presidents always campaigned in person.
  d. The early presidents were subjected to more congressional oversight.
  e. Presidents of the nineteenth century rarely encountered conflicts with Congress.

Question 2

Theodore Roosevelt changed the traditional understanding of the presidency when he
 
  a. depended on his rapport with lawmakers to get his policies through Congress.
  b. issued several hundred executive orders as a way of bypassing Congress.
  c. took more liberties with his position as commander-in-chief than his predecessors had done.
  d. took pains to cultivate public opinion and drum up public support for his policies.
  e. used radio addresses to sway the people and solidify his position as the leader on policy issues.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D





 

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