Although Proponents of Presidential Power Argue That Executive Power Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

Although proponents of presidential power argue that executive power is needed to deal with emergencies, the problem is that

• A)emergencies are very rare, so emergency powers do not go far enough.
• B)presidents can be too anxious to act forcefully in response to what they perceive as security threats.
• C)presidents are typically too cautious in identifying an event as an emergency.
• D)presidents try to avoid acting to avoid blame for causing the emergency.
• E)presidents all too often rush into a declaration of war when it is unnecessary.

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Definitions:

Social Learning

The theory that people learn new behaviors, attitudes, and values from observing others.

Attentional Processes

Mechanisms by which individuals selectively concentrate on certain information while ignoring other stimuli, important for cognitive functioning.

Modeling

The process of learning behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions through observing and imitating others, a concept emphasized in social learning theory.

Retention Processes

Cognitive mechanisms that allow information or experiences to be stored in memory and retrieved for later use.