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

A
appointing generals
B
negotiating treaties
C
deploying troops
D
signing bills
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Support staff in the executive office of the president include

A
administrators.
B
cabinet members.
C
reporters.
D
party leaders
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Which president was the first to use the power of the presidency to issue executive orders?

H
Herbert Hoover
R
Ronald Regan
D
Dwight Eisenhower
G
George Washington
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most

g
groups of advisers who help the chief of staff
g
groups of advisers who help the president
g
groups of advisers who oversee national security
g
groups of advisers who oversee the economy
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Over time, the power of the presidency in using executive orders has expanded because

p
presidents have always enjoyed great popularity and can do as they please.
t
they can sometimes respond more quickly to an urgent need.
t
the Constitution intended for this to happen.
C
Congress was happy to give up some of its responsibilities.
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The office of the president is part of

A
the State Department.
B
the executive branch.
C
the Department of Defense.
D
the legislative branch.
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The president can quickly direct the agencies of the executive branch to respond to economic, social, or political needs by

s
signing legislation.
s
signing executive orders.
u
using mass media.
u
using appointed officials.
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Which of the following is the best example of a tool used by the modern presidency to gain public support for his or her policy agenda?

A
The president uses executive orders to support his policy agenda.
B
The president uses mass media to support his policy agenda.
C
The president uses political advisors to support his policy agenda.
D
The president uses political speeches to support his policy agenda.
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Which explains how mass media has changed the role of the presidency?

A
The president uses mass media to speak to people all over the world.
B
The president uses mass media to veto bills passed by Congress.
C
The president uses mass media to communicate with Congress.
D
The president uses mass media to generate support for executive orders.
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Why does the executive office of the president include press and communications staff?

A
The president uses mass media to speak to Congress.
B
The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.
C
The president uses mass media to issue executive orders.
D
The president uses mass media to speak to other countries.

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