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The role of the president has evolved over time because

A
the needs of the nation have changed.
B
the role of the executive branch has changed.
C
the role of Congress has changed.
D
the needs of the chief of staff have changed.
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Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president’s formal powers?

A
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the executive branch.
B
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the office of the president.
C
It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders.
D
It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.
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Which of the following is the best overall description of the part of the government the President of the United States oversees?

A
the executive branch.
B
the State Department.
C
the legislative branch.
D
the Department of Defense.
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What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States?

A
supports and advises the president
B
leads legislative departments
C
nominates and advises the president
D
leads all branches of the military
5

A responsibility of the vice president is to

A
declare war if necessary.
B
join the House of Representatives if necessary.
C
join the Supreme Court if necessary.
D
become president if necessary.
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One of the vice president’s key jobs is to

A
advises the Supreme Court.
B
advises Congress.
C
presides over the Senate.
D
presides over Congress.
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One of president’s powers is the ability to

A
appoint senators.
B
approve pardons.
C
appoint mayors.
D
confirm judges.
8

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

A
the judicial branch.
B
the legislative branch.
C
the leader of the Senate.
D
the leader of the House.

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