If a President Claimed That He or She Possessed the Authority

question 56

Multiple Choice

If a president claimed that he or she possessed the authority to execute acts of Congress according to his or her own understanding of the law and the nation's interests, he or she
Would be operating under the theory of

• A)pluralism.
• B)the unitary executive.
• C)elite pluralism.
• D)absolutism.

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Definitions:

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual, group, or system in response to external or internal stimuli.

Late Majority

A category of individuals in the diffusion of innovation theory who adopt new ideas, practices, or products after the average member of a society.

Adoption

The act or process of taking something on as one's own, such as ideas, methods, or practices.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their innate ability to achieve goals or accomplish tasks, which can influence how they approach challenges and persistence.