The Presidency And Its Powers

Which is the most accurate description of the office of the president? groups of advisers who help the chief of staff groups of advisers who help the president groups of advisers who oversee national security groups of advisers who oversee the economy

A challenge that modern presidents face is leading their political party. issuing executive orders. recognizing foreign nations. granting pardons.

Which best explains how the structure of the office of the president helps fulfill the office's role? 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.

Which task is part of the president's role as commander in chief? appointing ambassadors deploying troops negotiating treaties granting pardons

Support staff in the office of the president include administrators. cabinet members. reporters. party leaders

The president's role as chief executive is to appoint generals. negotiate treaties. deploy troops. sign bills.

The purpose of the office of the president is to help run the government. sign or veto pending legislation. nominate or appoint officials. advise the president on education.

Read the quote from President Theodore Roosevelt's autobiography. My view was that every executive officer . . . was a steward of the people. . . . I declined to adopt the view that what was imperatively necessary for the nation could not be done by the president unless he could find some specific authorization to do so. What did President Roosevelt believe about the powers of the president? Presidents should act only if the Constitution specifically authorizes it. Presidents should follow the lead of Congress. Presidents are bound by the Constitution, not by the needs of the people. Presidential power can extend beyond the Constitution when it is best for the nation.

The office of the president is part of the State Department. the executive branch. the Department of Defense. the legislative branch.

In addition to support staff, the office of the president includes US ambassadors. the vice president. cabinet advisers. economic advisers.