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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. Who "argued that the laws of nature--including 'the survival of the fittest'--apply to global politics," according to the author in Chapter 5 (178)?

2. When did Trump allegedly reveal highly classified information in an Oval Office meeting with Russia's foreign minister, according to the author in Chapter 4?

3. Whom did Trump tweet about after his attendance at the 2017 G7 summit, calling him "so meek and mild... very dishonest and weak" (152)?

4. From what book of the Bible is the following quote from Chapter 6 attributed? "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (198).

5. Who is the Philippine president that Donald Trump praised for his "unbelievable job" cracking down on drugs (161)?

Short Essay Questions

1. The author states that the legislative branch is the first enumerated in the Constitution in Article I for a reason. Why?

2. What does the author note about Trump having been caught on camera examining sensitive documents using a cell phone in Chapter 4?

3. What does the Ukraine scandal demonstrate, according to the author in Chapter 5?

4. Who was Cleon and how is he compared with Trump?

5. What was notable about Trump tweeting a photo of a failed Iranian missile launch in the summer of 2019?

6. What is the Mueller Report?

7. How does the author describe Trump's behavior toward the judicial system?

8. What threats are presented through Donald Trump's affinity for autocrats, according to the author?

9. For what did Michael Cohen go to prison?

10. The author presents a number of books written recently about the Deep State. What points are made in these books?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the struggles faced by Trump administration officials in briefing the president of the United States. What demands has Trump made of his advisors regarding their briefings? How have these demands intensified? What limitations does this place on the presidential advisors and how do these limitations affect governing?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the solutions provided by the author for how the United States should address the issues of the Trump presidency. What does the author remark about the 25th Amendment and the potential for removing the president from office due to incompetency? How does he/she address the issue of impeachment? What is the ultimate solution, according to the author, for today's political circumstances?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss President Donald Trump's attempts to influence and manipulate the judicial branch of the government. What actions has Trump taken that put into question the system of checks and balances? Has Trump taken any actions against the judicial branch that could be considered abuse of power? How does Trump's interference with this branch compare with others?

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