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The Presidency and Its Powers — Quiz

Question 15 • CA 2026 Civics and Economics

Which is the best example of a tool used by the modern presidency to gain public support for his or her policy agenda?

Answer
A
The president uses executive orders to support his policy agenda.
B
The president uses political speeches to support his policy agenda.
C
The president uses mass media to support his policy agenda.
D
The president uses political advisors to support his policy agenda.

Explanation

A modern president can use mass media to communicate a policy agenda directly to a large audience and build public support for it. Executive orders and political advisors help carry out or shape policy, while speeches are one way to communicate; mass media is the broader tool that can spread the message widely.

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