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Cabinet members report to the

A
chief of staff.
B
vice president.
C
president.
D
Senate leader.
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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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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.
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Which best explains how the structure of the president’s executive office helps fulfill its role?

A
The office is led by the chief of staff, who serves as the sole adviser to the president.
B
The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
C
The office is led by the vice president, who serves as a key adviser to the president.
D
The office has a single level of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
5

Support staff in the executive office of the president include

A
administrators.
B
cabinet members.
C
reporters.
D
party leaders
6

The purpose of the office of the president is to

A
help run the government.
B
sign or veto pending legislation.
C
nominate or appoint officials.
D
advise the president on education.
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What role does the vice president serve in the executive branch?

A
Serve as Chief of Staff
B
Serve as the main advisor to the president
C
Serve to enact enforcement of laws
D
Serve as acting president when necessary
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The president can quickly direct the agencies of the executive branch to respond to economic, social, or political needs by

A
signing legislation.
B
signing executive orders.
C
using mass media.
D
using appointed officials.
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?

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.
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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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