President and Term Signing Statements Issued Objections to Legislation Within the Signing StatementReagan (1981–1989) 250 86 (35%)George H. W. Bush (1989–1993) 228 107 (47%)Clinton (1993–2001) 381 70 (18%)George W. Bush (2001–2009) 161 127 (79%) Source: Table based on data from Todd Garvey, “Presidential Signing Statements: Constitutional and Institutional Implications,” CRS Report, published January 4, 2012, https://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL33667.pdfQuestionWhich of the following statements is most accurately supported by the data in the table?ResponsesPresident Clinton greatly reduced the use of presidential signing statements compared with his predecessors.President Clinton greatly reduced the use of presidential signing statements compared with his predecessors.While President George W. Bush issued fewer signing statements than President Clinton, his included more objections than President Clinton’s.While President George W. Bush issued fewer signing statements than President Clinton, his included more objections than President Clinton’s.President Clinton’s brief access to the power of the line-item veto allowed him to issue fewer signing statements that raised concerns about legislation.President Clinton’s brief access to the power of the line-item veto allowed him to issue fewer signing statements that raised concerns about legislation.President George W. Bush was forced to issue more signing statements as a direct result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

President and Term Signing Statements Issued Objections to Legislation Within the Signing StatementReagan (1981–1989) 250 86 (35%)George H. W. Bush (1989–1993) 228 107 (47%)Clinton (1993–2001) 381 70 (18%)George W. Bush (2001–2009) 161 127 (79%) Source: Table based on data from Todd Garvey, “Presidential Signing Statements: Constitutional and Institutional Implications,” CRS Report, published January 4, 2012, https://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL33667.pdfQuestionWhich of the following statements is most accurately supported by the data in the table?ResponsesPresident Clinton greatly reduced the use of presidential signing statements compared with his predecessors.President Clinton greatly reduced the use of presidential signing statements compared with his predecessors.While President George W. Bush issued fewer signing statements than President Clinton, his included more objections than President Clinton’s.While President George W. Bush issued fewer signing statements than President Clinton, his included more objections than President Clinton’s.President Clinton’s brief access to the power of the line-item veto allowed him to issue fewer signing statements that raised concerns about legislation.President Clinton’s brief access to the power of the line-item veto allowed him to issue fewer signing statements that raised concerns about legislation.President George W. Bush was forced to issue more signing statements as a direct result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Which of the following best explains a reason that a president might use a signing statement to express displeasure with a bill as opposed to issuing a veto?ResponsesThe president may have objections to provisions of a bill but does not want to risk Congress overriding a veto.The president may have objections to provisions of a bill but does not want to risk Congress overriding a veto.Congress has severely curtailed the power of the president to withhold funds for bills that have been adopted.Congress has severely curtailed the power of the president to withhold funds for bills that have been adopted.The Supreme Court is hesitant to acknowledge the president’s power to veto legislation.The Supreme Court is hesitant to acknowledge the president’s power to veto legislation.The president wants to ensure executive agencies do not spend the money appropriated by Congress.

43. Treaties negotiated by the President must be approved by the*CabinetSecretary of StateSenateChief Justice

43. Treaties negotiated by the President must be approved by the*CabinetSenateChief JusticeSecretary of State

After months of negotiations, a U.S. president agrees to a nuclear arms limitation treaty with a foreign leader. When Congress refuses to sign the treaty, the president uses executive agreements to implement some parts of the treaty without Congress's approval.Which of the president's major roles does the passage demonstrate?A.Chief legislatorB.Chief executiveC.Chief diplomatD.Commander in chiefSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS