Author Question: You are fed up with the Electoral College and want it abolished. How can this be accomplished? a. ... (Read 17 times)

K@ · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

You are fed up with the Electoral College and want it abolished. How can this be accomplished?

a. Each state would have to ratify its own amendment and send it to Congress.
b. A national referendum is required.
c. An amendment to the Constitution would need to be ratified by the required majority of states.
d. Each state can choose not to select any electors.

Question 2

How has the rise of the institutional presidency altered congressional-presidential relations in the modern era?

a. Congressional staffing has increased more than presidential support staff, shifting the balance of power in favor of Congress.
b. The increase in presidential support staff has left the president with fewer responsibilities, making Congress more powerful.
c. The increase in presidential support staff has tipped the balance of power in favor of the presidency.
d. The complexity of executive branch staffing has reduced the president's influence in the policy process in comparison with congressional influence.