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cookcarl

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Cummings and Wise argue that the technology of the nuclear age and the growth of government in a modern industrial society have combined to concentrate such great power in the office of the president that there are no longer any effective institutional checks on that power.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A paradox that American presidents face is that the technology of the nuclear age and the growth of government in a modern industrial society have combined to concentrate great power in the hands of the chief executive in some policy areas while restricting the president's options in others.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

True



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