The Presidency and Its Powers Answers

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

A
appointing generals
B
negotiating treaties
C
deploying troops
D
signing bills
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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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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.
5

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

A
Herbert Hoover
B
Ronald Regan
C
Dwight Eisenhower
D
George Washington
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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.
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Which shows a president’s involvement in civic life?

A
giving the State of the Union address
B
throwing the first pitch at a baseball game
C
giving an interview to a television station
D
appointing an ambassador to a foreign country
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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 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
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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.

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