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As commander in chief, the leads the armed forces.

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

A
The president uses mass media to speak to people all over the world.
B
The president uses mass media to veto bills passed by Congress.
C
The president uses mass media to communicate with Congress.
D
The president uses mass media to generate support for executive orders.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.

A
Presidents should act only if the Constitution specifically authorizes it.
B
Presidents should follow the lead of Congress.
C
Presidents are bound by the Constitution, not by the needs of the people.
D
Presidential power can extend beyond the Constitution when it is best for the nation.
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A challenge that modern presidents face is

A
leading their political party.
B
issuing executive orders.
C
recognizing foreign nations.
D
granting pardons.
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Over time, the power of the presidency in using executive orders has expanded because

p
presidents have always enjoyed great popularity and can do as they please.
t
they can sometimes respond more quickly to an urgent need.
t
the Constitution intended for this to happen.
C
Congress was happy to give up some of its responsibilities.
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Which shows a president’s involvement in civic life?

g
giving the State of the Union address
t
throwing the first pitch at a baseball game
g
giving an interview to a television station
a
appointing an ambassador to a foreign country

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