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Led by the Secretary of State, the Department of State is charged with __________.

A
protecting citizens against foreign and domestic terror threats
B
maintaining military equipment and facilities for US military bases all over the world
C
managing our country’s finances and overseeing the credit and recovery industry
D
fostering positive relationships with other countries while promoting American ideals
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The following question refers to a hypothetical situation. President Obama has a Cabinet meeting scheduled next week in which the federal budget will be the principal topic of discussion. Whom might the president request to attend, in addition to the vice president and the department secretaries?

A
his wife, the First Lady
B
the secretary of agriculture
C
the department manager of the Office of Labor
D
the director of the Office of Management and Budget
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The following question refers to a hypothetical situation. President of the United States has scheduled a Cabinet meeting today to discuss energy policy with specific focus on pollution and global warming. Given what you know of the executive branch, which group of attendees would the president most likely expect to provide up-to-date information and expert insight during this meeting?

A
the secretary of state, the director of Environmental Protection Agency, and the White House chief of staff
B
the director of the Environmental Protection Agency, the chairperson of the Council on Environmental Quality, and the secretary of energy
C
the chairperson of the Council on Environmental Quality, the secretary of defense, and the Department of Homeland Security
D
the director of the Environmental Protection Agency, the secretary of energy, and the chairperson of the National Security Council
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The __________ is charged with enforcing federal trade laws and promoting jobs and business opportunities in the US.

A
Department of Commerce
B
Department of the Interior
C
Department of State
D
Office of the US Trade Representative
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The Executive Office of the President consists of __________.

A
two advisory councils, three offices, and White House and Residence staff
B
three advisory councils, six offices, and White House and Residence staff
C
eight offices and a White House staff
D
six advisory councils, three offices, and White House and Residence staff
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Which of the following is NOT part of the Executive office of the President?

A
Office of the First Lady
B
Office of the Vice President
C
Department of the Interior
D
Council of Economic Advisors
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Which of the following executive departments administers federal tribal laws?

A
Department of Homeland Security
B
Department of the Interior
C
Department of State
D
Department of Native American Affairs
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Which of the following BEST summarizes the duties and responsibilities of the Department of the Interior?

A
to protect our natural resources, administer the national parks system, and enforce federal tribal laws through the Bureau of Indian Affairs
B
in charge of food safety, meat and plant production for human consumption, and developing and exploring new technologies in farming, pesticides, ranching and agricultural production
C
to manage our country’s finances, help in setting the interest rates on loans, help enforce identity protection laws, and oversee the credit industry
D
to foster positive relationships with other countries while promoting the ideals of freedom, democracy, and personal choice
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Today, the highest-ranking member of the president’s Cabinet is the __________.

A
secretary of state
B
vice president
C
White House chief of staff
D
Council of Economic Advisors chairperson
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Which of the following BEST explains the difference between the executive departments and the Executive Office of the President?

A
The Executive Office of the President mainly advises and supports the president’s decision making, while the executive departments are charged with administering programs and enforcing laws instituted by Congress.
B
The Executive Office of the President is charged with enforcing the laws instituted by Congress, while the executive departments are responsible for providing current information to the president.
C
The Executive Office of the President is responsible for drafting bills to send to Congress, while the executive departments are charged with enforcing the laws once Congress passes them.
D
The Executive Office of the President advises the president in his decision making, while the executive departments write laws and send them to the president to sign.

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