Author Question: Why is being the leader of their party rarely a source of presidential strength? a. Leadership of ... (Read 55 times)

vHAUNG6011 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Why is being the leader of their party rarely a source of presidential strength?

a. Leadership of parties is concentrated in the hands of national party committees.
b. Parties often have difficulty commanding the loyalty of members.
c. Presidents are required to remain neutral with respect to intraparty disputes.
d. Presidents have no role in shaping the leadership and staff of national party committees.

Question 2

How might presidents use their powers of persuasion in the legislative process?

a. in leading public opinion to support their policy agendas
b. through the impoundment of funds to prevent the implementation of specific laws
c. in leading public opinion to support signing statements on key pieces of legislation
d. in selecting majority and minority leaders in Congress