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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What term in Chapter 3 refers to a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle?
2. What did the essays by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in support of the Constitution become known as?
3. Who is the "once-respected Fox host whose late-night show is now riddled with conspiracy theories and wild speculation about current events" that Donald Trump admires (66)?
4. What position did Anthony Scaramucci have in the Trump administration?
5. Who rescued the portrait of George Washington's before the British set fire to the White House?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 1, the author describes the president's orders broken down into thirds. What comprise these three types of orders?
2. How does the author define "Steady State" and "Deep State" in the book?
3. What are some of the issues described in Chapter 3 that Trump has flip-flopped on?
4. How does the author describe the typical process of transition for an incoming president in Chapter 1?
5. How does Trump's character demonstrate courage or lack thereof, according to the author's assessment in Chapter 2?
6. How does Trump relate to big government, according to the author in Chapter 3?
7. Upon what ideals was the Republican Party founded?
8. What is the "truth" about Trump's border wall presented by the author in Chapter 3?
9. How does Trump compare with recent presidents concerning executive orders?
10. What does the "Saturday Night Massacre" refer to and why does the author describe it in the Introduction?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the figure of Cleon in Ancient Greece and the comparisons made by the author between Cleon and Donald Trump. How are these individuals similar in their rhetorical style? What did Cleon represent in Ancient Athens? What does Trump represent for the United States today?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss President Trump's announcement that the U.S. was pulling troops out of Syria. Why was this announcement controversial within the Trump administration? What were the dangers and risks of making this statement? How did this situation pan out?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss Trump's relationships with and behavior toward United States' allies since his inauguration. How has Trump regarded the G7 committee and other international organizations? How do our allies perceive the U.S. under the Trump administration? What are the dangers of Trump's behavior toward our allies?
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