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QuizMultiple Choice
Unit 2 Free-Response Questions: Prompt 3 — Unit test
Question 9 • AP US Government and Politics
Refer to the chart below.Based on the information in the flowchart, which of the following statements best describes how the president can influence the rulemaking process?
Answer
A
The president can issue an executive order instead of a rule if the rule does not support the administration’s goals.B
The president exerts control over rules and regulations by selecting agency leaders who are sympathetic to the president’s goals.C
The president has little control over the rulemaking process, as the administration must follow the specific dictates in the legislation.D
The president can use public relations to rally citizens to support or defeat potential rules that may harm the administration’s goals.