The Presidency and Its Powers

Question 1

What formal power would the president use to enact an economic stimulus bill?

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sign a bill which Congress has passed

Question 2

most

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groups of advisers who help the president

Question 3

A challenge that modern presidents face is

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leading their political party.

Question 4

Read the quote from President Theodore Roosevelt’s autobiography.My view was that every executive officer . . . was a steward of the people. . . . I declined to adopt the view that what was imperatively necessary for the nation could not be done by the president unless he could find some specific authorization to do so.

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Presidential power can extend beyond the Constitution when it is best for the nation.

Question 5

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 6

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

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overseeing military troops

Question 7

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 8

Which shows a president’s involvement in civic life?

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throwing the first pitch at a baseball game

Question 9

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?

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The president uses mass media to support his policy agenda.

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