Question

According to information in the textbook, President Trump is an exception to the general rule that staffs exist only to serve the president.
True or false
Despite President Donald Trump's unconventional style, Americans' assessments of his job performance as president are largely shaped by the same familiar social issues that have long divided U.S. public opinion – especially party identification.
True or false
Paul Ryan, the current Speaker of the House, was elected by the majority party, and, he is the most powerful House member because of his ability to determine who sits on the Rules Committee.
True or false

Answer 1

Question:- Despite President Donald Trump's unconventional style, Americans' assessments of his job performance as president are largely shaped by the same familiar social issues that have long divided U.S. public opinion – especially party identification.

Correct Answer:- True

Reason:-  Despite President Donald Trump's unconventional style, Americans' assessments of his job performance as president are largely shaped by the same familiar social fissures that have long divided U.S. public opinion -- especially party affiliation. Beyond this, Americans' political ideology and racial/ethnic identification are important factors in shaping presidential approval.

Question:- Paul Ryan, the current Speaker of the House, was elected by the majority party, and, he is the most powerful House member because of his ability to determine who sits on the Rules Committee.

Answer:- True

Reason:-  Paul Ryan, was re-elected as speaker following the Republican Party's victory in the United States House of Representatives. The Speaker selects 9 of the 13 Committee members - giving the majority party effective control of the legislative agenda