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The Presidency and Its Powers Answers

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What is a difference between the president’s formal and informal powers?

Formal powers are listed in the Constitution, while informal powers are not.

Formal powers are created in the executive branch, while informal powers are not.

Formal powers are created by Congress, while informal powers are not.

Formal powers are changed over time, while informal powers cannot be changed.

Cabinet members report to the

chief of staff.

vice president.

president.

Senate leader.

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?

The president uses executive orders to support his policy agenda.

The president uses mass media to support his policy agenda.

The president uses political advisors to support his policy agenda.

The president uses political speeches to support his policy agenda.

Over time, the power of the presidency in using executive orders has expanded because

presidents have always enjoyed great popularity and can do as they please.

they can sometimes respond more quickly to an urgent need.

the Constitution intended for this to happen.

Congress was happy to give up some of its responsibilities.

most

groups of advisers who help the chief of staff

groups of advisers who help the president

groups of advisers who oversee national security

groups of advisers who oversee the economy

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