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A major role for executive departments is

protecting the president.

protecting the vice president.

protecting the public welfare.

protecting independent agencies.

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Which executive agency would most likely be involved in cases of foreign espionage?

the Central Intelligence Agency

the Department of State

the Department of Defense

the Securities and Exchange Commission

A challenge that modern presidents face is

leading their political party.

issuing executive orders.

recognizing foreign nations.

granting pardons.

The executive department that regulates airlines is

the Department of Transportation.

the Department of Homeland Security.

the Department of the Interior.

the Department of Commerce.

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

Formal powers are listed in the Constitution, while informal powers are not.

Formal powers are created in the executive branch, while informal powers are not.

Formal powers are created by Congress, while informal powers are not.

Formal powers are changed over time, while informal powers cannot be changed.

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