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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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Cabinet members report to the

A
chief of staff.
B
vice president.
C
president.
D
Senate leader.
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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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Which is the most accurate description of the executive office of the president?

A
groups of advisers who help the chief of staff
B
groups of advisers who help the president
C
groups of advisers who oversee national security
D
groups of advisers who oversee the economy
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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.
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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 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
8

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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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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Support staff in the executive office of the president include

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

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