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The Presidency and Its Powers Answers

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Which of these presidential powers comes from their role as chief executive?

A
appointing generals
B
negotiating treaties
C
deploying troops
D
signing bills
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Support staff in the executive office of the president include

A
administrators.
B
cabinet members.
C
reporters.
D
party leaders
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Which president was the first to use the power of the presidency to issue executive orders?

H
Herbert Hoover
R
Ronald Regan
D
Dwight Eisenhower
G
George Washington
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most

g
groups of advisers who help the chief of staff
g
groups of advisers who help the president
g
groups of advisers who oversee national security
g
groups of advisers who oversee the economy
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Over time, the power of the presidency in using executive orders has expanded because

p
presidents have always enjoyed great popularity and can do as they please.
t
they can sometimes respond more quickly to an urgent need.
t
the Constitution intended for this to happen.
C
Congress was happy to give up some of its responsibilities.
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The office of the president is part of

A
the State Department.
B
the executive branch.
C
the Department of Defense.
D
the legislative branch.
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The president can quickly direct the agencies of the executive branch to respond to economic, social, or political needs by

s
signing legislation.
s
signing executive orders.
u
using mass media.
u
using appointed officials.
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Which of the following is the best example of a tool used by the modern presidency to gain public support for his or her policy agenda?

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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Which explains how mass media has changed the role of the presidency?

A
The president uses mass media to speak to people all over the world.
B
The president uses mass media to veto bills passed by Congress.
C
The president uses mass media to communicate with Congress.
D
The president uses mass media to generate support for executive orders.
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Why does the executive office of the president include press and communications staff?

A
The president uses mass media to speak to Congress.
B
The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.
C
The president uses mass media to issue executive orders.
D
The president uses mass media to speak to other countries.
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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.

A
Presidents should act only if the Constitution specifically authorizes it.
B
Presidents should follow the lead of Congress.
C
Presidents are bound by the Constitution, not by the needs of the people.
D
Presidential power can extend beyond the Constitution when it is best for the nation.
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An enumerated power the president has is

A
nominating and appointing officials.
B
serving as leader of the Senate.
C
directing the judicial branch.
D
creating monuments and parks.
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Which best explains how the structure of the president’s executive office helps fulfill its role?

A
The office is led by the chief of staff, who serves as the sole 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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What role does the vice president serve in the executive branch?

S
Serve as Chief of Staff
S
Serve as the main advisor to the president
S
Serve to enact enforcement of laws
S
Serve as acting president when necessary
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The purpose of the office of the president is to

h
help run the government.
s
sign or veto pending legislation.
n
nominate or appoint officials.
a
advise the president on education.
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What formal power would the president use to enact an economic stimulus bill?

A
sign a bill which Congress has passed
B
propose a bill for Congress to pass
C
address Congress to gain their support for the bill
D
use social media to influence public opinion
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Which shows a president’s involvement in civic life?

g
giving the State of the Union address
t
throwing the first pitch at a baseball game
g
giving an interview to a television station
a
appointing an ambassador to a foreign country
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Which task is part of the president’s role as commander in chief?

A
appointing ambassadors
B
overseeing military troops
C
negotiating treaties
D
recommending public policy
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A challenge that modern presidents face is

A
leading their political party.
B
issuing executive orders.
C
recognizing foreign nations.
D
granting pardons.
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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.

A
Presidents should act only if the Constitution specifically authorizes it.
B
Presidents should follow the lead of Congress.
C
Presidents are bound by the Constitution, not by the needs of the people.
D
Presidential power can extend beyond the Constitution when it is best for the nation.

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