2008 FRQ #2

Post date: Apr 17, 2013 3:55:6 PM

2. A number of factors enable presidents to exert influence over Congress in the area of domestic policy. However,

presidents are also limited in their influence over domestic policymaking in Congress. (2008)

(a) The Constitution grants the president certain enumerated powers. Describe two of these formal powers

that enable the president to exert influence over domestic policy.

(b) Choose two of the following. Define each term and explain how each limits the president’s ability

to influence domestic policymaking in Congress.

• mandatory spending

• party polarization

• lame-duck period