Presidency And Its Powers

25 July 2022
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Which best explains how the structure of the office of the president helps fulfill the office's role?
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a. The office is led by the chief of staff, who serves as a key 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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The purpose of the office of the president is to
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help run the government.*** sign or veto pending legislation. nominate or appoint officials. advise the president on education.
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Which explains how the president's role as chief legislator has changed over time?
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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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Who helped expand the power of the presidency?
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Andrew Jackson Theodore Roosevelt George H. W. Bush Bill Clinton
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An enumerated power the president has is
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nominating and appointing officials.*** serving as leader of the Senate. directing the judicial branch. creating monuments and parks.
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Support staff in the office of the president include
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administrators.*** cabinet members. reporters. party leaders
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Which shows a president's involvement in civic life?
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giving the State of the Union address throwing the first pitch at a baseball game giving an interview to a television station appointing an ambassador to a foreign country
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The office of the president is part of
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the State Department. the executive branch. the Department of Defense. the legislative branch.
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Cabinet members report to the
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chief of staff. vice president. president. *** Senate leader.
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The Executive Office of the President is led by
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the vice president. the secretary of state. the chief of staff.*** the cabinet.
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A challenge that modern presidents face is
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leading their political party.*** issuing executive orders. recognizing foreign nations. granting pardons.
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The president's role as chief executive is to
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appoint generals. negotiate treaties. deploy troops. sign bills.***
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Over time, the power of the presidency has expanded because
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presidents have always enjoyed great popularity and can do as they please. the office of the president is important and the nation needs stronger leadership.*** the Constitution intended for this to happen. Congress was happy to give up some of its responsibilities.
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Which best explains how the structure of the office of the president helps fulfill the office's role?
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The office is led by the chief of staff, who serves as a key adviser to the president. The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas. *** The office is led by the vice president, who serves as a key adviser to the president. The office has a single level of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
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Which explains how the president's role as chief legislator has changed over time?
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The president uses executive orders to support his policy agenda. The president uses mass media to support his policy agenda.*** The president uses political advisors to support his policy agenda. The president uses political speeches to support his policy agenda.