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Question 1

Which task is part of the president’s role as commander in chief?

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overseeing military troops

Question 2

Which is the best example of a tool used by the modern presidency to gain public support for his or her policy agenda?

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The president uses mass media to support his policy agenda.

Question 3

The purpose of the office of the president is to

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help run the government.

Question 4

Why does the executive office of the president include press and communications staff?

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The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.

Question 5

Support staff in the executive office of the president include

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administrators.

Question 6

An enumerated power the president has is

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nominating and appointing officials.

Question 7

What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States?

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supports and advises the president

Question 8

Which of these presidential powers comes from their role as chief executive?

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appointing generals

Question 9

The president can quickly direct the agencies of the executive branch to respond to economic, social, or political needs by

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signing executive orders.

Question 10

Cabinet members report to the

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president.

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