The Presidency and Its Powers

Question 1

Which explains how mass media has changed the role of the presidency?

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The president uses mass media to speak to people all over the world.

Question 2

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

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overseeing military troops

Question 3

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 4

A challenge that modern presidents face is

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leading their political party.

Question 5

Which best explains how the structure of the president’s executive office helps fulfill its role?

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The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.

Question 6

Which shows a president’s involvement in civic life?

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throwing the first pitch at a baseball game

Question 7

Which president was the first to use the power of the presidency to issue executive orders?

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George Washington

Question 8

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

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appointing generals

Question 9

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 10

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.

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