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CLEP US Government

Category - Gov. Institutions

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What does Aaron Wildavsky mean when he refers to “two presidencies?”
  1. There are so many responsibilities that the presidency should be split into two offices.
  2. There is a difference between “Head of Government” and “Head of State.”
  3. The role of the Vice President is so important that it could be a “second president.”
  4. The President has considerably more power in domestic policy than in foreign policy.
  5. The President has considerably more power in foreign policy than in domestic policy.
Explanation
Answer: E - The Constitution grants the president far more flexibility and strength in foreign affairs as compared to domestic affairs. In domestic affairs, Congress really takes the lead and the President’s will is checked at multiple points. The President, as the “Chief Diplomat” and as the “Commander in Chief”, has significant ability to set the tone and direction in foreign policy.
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