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The role of the president has evolved over time because

the needs of the nation have changed.

the role of the executive branch has changed.

the role of Congress has changed.

the needs of the chief of staff have changed.

Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president’s formal powers?

It makes clear the president’s role as head of the executive branch.

It makes clear the president’s role as head of the office of the president.

It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders.

It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.

Which of the following is the best overall description of the part of the government the President of the United States oversees?

the executive branch.

the State Department.

the legislative branch.

the Department of Defense.

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

supports and advises the president

leads legislative departments

nominates and advises the president

leads all branches of the military

A responsibility of the vice president is to

declare war if necessary.

join the House of Representatives if necessary.

join the Supreme Court if necessary.

become president if necessary.

One of the vice president’s key jobs is to

advises the Supreme Court.

advises Congress.

presides over the Senate.

presides over Congress.

One of president’s powers is the ability to

appoint senators.

approve pardons.

appoint mayors.

confirm judges.

The Constitution limits the executive branch from declaring war by giving that power to

the judicial branch.

the legislative branch.

the leader of the Senate.

the leader of the House.

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