The Presidency and Its Powers Answers

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Support staff in the executive office of the president include

A
administrators.
B
cabinet members.
C
reporters.
D
party leaders
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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?

A
The president uses executive orders to support his policy agenda.
B
The president uses mass media to support his policy agenda.
C
The president uses political advisors to support his policy agenda.
D
The president uses political speeches to support his policy agenda.
3

An enumerated power the president has is

A
nominating and appointing officials.
B
serving as leader of the Senate.
C
directing the judicial branch.
D
creating monuments and parks.
4

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

A
Formal powers are listed in the Constitution, while informal powers are not.
B
Formal powers are created in the executive branch, while informal powers are not.
C
Formal powers are created by Congress, while informal powers are not.
D
Formal powers are changed over time, while informal powers cannot be changed.
5

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

A
appointing ambassadors
B
overseeing military troops
C
negotiating treaties
D
recommending public policy
6

The purpose of the office of the president is to

h
help run the government.
s
sign or veto pending legislation.
n
nominate or appoint officials.
a
advise the president on education.
7

Why does the executive office of the president include press and communications staff?

A
The president uses mass media to speak to Congress.
B
The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.
C
The president uses mass media to issue executive orders.
D
The president uses mass media to speak to other countries.
8

most

g
groups of advisers who help the chief of staff
g
groups of advisers who help the president
g
groups of advisers who oversee national security
g
groups of advisers who oversee the economy
9

The office of the president is part of

A
the State Department.
B
the executive branch.
C
the Department of Defense.
D
the legislative branch.
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As commander in chief, the leads the armed forces.

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