The Authors of the Textbook Conclude That Presidential Power Is

question 73

Multiple Choice

The authors of the textbook conclude that presidential power is:

• A) increasing to dangerous levels that would alarm the Founders.
• B) insufficient and should be expanded to help solve pressing national problems.
• C) important but limited by the necessity of working with Congress and of maintaining public approval.
• D) antiquated for an increasingly complex world, which the Founders could never
• Have envisioned.
• E) less important than most American realize because most presidents fail to utilize their powers to their fullest extent.

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Definitions:

Mutual Mistake

A situation in legal contracts where all parties involved have misconceptions about a vital fact at the time of agreement.

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A statement that denies something, especially responsibility.

Negligent Misrepresentation

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Fraudulent Misrepresentation

A false statement made knowingly or recklessly designed to induce another party to enter into a contract.