Multiple Choice Questions

Support staff in the executive office of the president includeadministrators.cabinet members.reporters.party leaders
  • A
  • B
  • administrators.
  • D
A challenge that modern presidents face isleading their political party.issuing executive orders.recognizing foreign nations.granting pardons.
  • B
  • leading their political party.
  • A
  • D
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.
  • D
  • C
  • A
  • B
An enumerated power the president isnominating and appointing officials.serving as leader of the Senate.directing the judicial branch.creating monuments and parks.
  • B
  • Andrew Jackson
  • D
  • A
The purpose of the office of the president is to
  • help run the government.
  • throwing the first pitch at a baseball game
  • deploying troops
  • leading their political party.
In addition to support staff, the executive office of the president includesUS ambassadors. the vice president.cabinet advisers.economic advisers.
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
Which combination would the president most likely use to convince Congress to pass an economic stimulus bill?formal and informal powersinformal powers and executive ordersformal powers and federal officialsinformal powers and mass media
  • D
  • B
  • A
  • As the nation has grown, so have the powers of the president. As President Roosevelt said, more and more government departments were created, and it was the president's job to oversee those departments. The Reorganization Act gave the president more power by providing him with a support staff and advisers to help him.
A challenge that modern presidents face is
  • deploying troops
  • leading their political party.
  • help run the government.
  • throwing the first pitch at a baseball game
The president can quickly direct the agencies of the executive branch to respond to economic, social, or political needs bysigning legislation.signing executive orders.using mass media.using appointed officials.
  • B
  • A
  • As the nation has grown, so have the powers of the president. As President Roosevelt said, more and more government departments were created, and it was the president's job to oversee those departments. The Reorganization Act gave the president more power by providing him with a support staff and advisers to help him.
  • D
Which shows a president's involvement in civic life?
  • throwing the first pitch at a baseball game
  • leading their political party.
  • help run the government.
  • The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
How does this quote illustrate the need for the Reorganization Act of 1939?During the 1900s, the presidency became less powerful as the government grew.During the 1900s, the cabinet secretaries became more powerful.During the 1900s, it became impossible for the president to do his job without help.During the 1900s, the growth of government made the presidency less important
  • A
  • C
  • D
  • B
Which combination would the president most likely use to convince Congress to pass an economic stimulus bill?
  • deploying troops
  • The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
  • formal and informal powers
  • throwing the first pitch at a baseball game
How did Franklin D. Roosevelt use his presidential power to institute the Reorganization Act of 1939?He ignored the wishes of Congress and reorganized the executive branch without approval.He used his influence as chief legislator to persuade Congress to pass the act.He threatened to use his power as commander in chief against Congress.He called a special election and put the act to a popular vote among Americans.
  • C
  • B
  • D
  • A
The purpose of the office of the president is tohelp run the government.sign or veto pending legislation.nominate or appoint officials.advise the president on education.
  • A
  • B
  • D
  • 1,3, and 4
Which explains how mass media has changed the role of the presidency?The president uses mass media to speak to people all over the world.The president uses mass media to veto bills passed by Congress.The president uses mass media to communicate with Congress.The president uses mass media to generate support for executive orders.
  • C
  • D
  • B
  • A
In addition to support staff, the office of the president includesUS ambassadors. the vice president.cabinet advisers.economic advisers.
  • A
  • The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
  • D
  • B
Cabinet members report to the
  • president.
  • administrators.
  • 1,3, and 4
  • help run the government.
Which is the most accurate description of the office of the president?groups of advisers who help the chief of staffgroups of advisers who help the presidentgroups of advisers who oversee national securitygroups of advisers who oversee the economy
  • B
  • C
  • A
  • D
Which of the following president is most responsible for expanding the power of the presidency through the use of executive orders?Herbert HooverAndrew Jackson George H. W. BushBill Clinton
  • Andrew Jackson
  • B
  • A
  • D
The office of the president is part ofthe State Department.the executive branch.the Department of Defense.the legislative branch.
  • Andrew Jackson
  • A
  • D
  • B
Which of the following president is most responsible for expanding the power of the presidency through the use of executive orders?
  • B
  • D
  • Andrew Jackson
  • A
Support staff in the office of the president includeadministrators.cabinet members.reporters.party leaders
  • A
  • C
  • D
  • B
The president's role as chief executive is toappoint generals.negotiate treaties.deploy troops.sign bills.
  • B
  • Andrew Jackson
  • A
  • D
Why does the executive office of the president include press and communications staff?The president uses mass media to speak to Congress.The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.The president uses mass media to issue executive orders.The president uses mass media to speak to other countries.
  • The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
  • D
  • B
  • A
Which best explains how the structure of the executive office of the president helps fulfill Presidency's office's role?
  • A
  • The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
  • deploying troops
  • B
Which of these presidential powers comes from their role as chief executive?appointing generalsnegotiating treatiesdeploying troopssigning bills
  • C
  • D
  • B
  • A
What is a difference between the president's formal and informal powers?Formal powers are listed in the Constitution, while informal powers are not.Formal powers are created in the executive branch, while informal powers are not.Formal powers are created by Congress, while informal powers are not.Formal powers are changed over time, while informal powers cannot be changed.
  • D
  • A
  • B
  • C
Why might people have objected to this plan based on the Constitution? Check all that apply.The plan took away power belonging to the Cabinet.The plan did not reorganize the branch.The plan increased the powers of the presidencyThe plan created less accountability to the SenateThe plan eliminated presidential powers.
  • A
  • help run the government.
  • 1,3, and 4
  • B
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