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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. When did Donald Trump make the following tweet? "Sorry losers and haters, but my I.Q. is one of the highest--and you all know it! Please don't feel stupid or insecure, it's not your fault" (62).
3. When did John McCain die?
4. Who did Donald Trump appoint as the Chair of the Federal Reserve?
5. When key government leaders quit during the Watergate scandal, what did the press dub it?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do the "cardinal virtues" refer to?
2. How does Trump use fear as a tactic within his administration?
3. What is confirmation bias?
4. What does Trump's response to the author's op-ed in the New York Time say about him?
5. Who does the author claim are the "real" chiefs of staff in the Trump administration?
6. Describe the president's misunderstanding of tariffs, as examined in Chapter 3.
7. How does Trump's character demonstrate justice or lack thereof, according to the author's assessment in Chapter 2?
8. Describe Donald Trump's history of political affiliation. How many times has he changed party affiliation?
9. When did the nickname the "Grand Old Party" arise? Why?
10. How does Trump's character demonstrate temperance or lack thereof, according to the author's assessment in Chapter 2?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define and discuss the qualities of character and ethics. What are the "cardinal virtues"? How did Cicero outline the moral qualities needed in great leaders? How do these qualities apply to Donald Trump?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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