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Shelles

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The Constitution specifically affords presidents the power to solicit the advice of the principle officers in each of the executive departments, who also serve as key advisers known as
 
  a. the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
  b. the cabinet.
  c. the Executive Office of the President.
  d. the executive bureaucracy.
  e. the Presidents Council of Advisors.

Question 2

What would be a good description of the role of vice presidents in the past thirty years?
 
  a. Vice presidents continue to have little visibility or power.
  b. Vice presidents have an increased presence in presiding in the Senate but little else.
  c. Presidents have delegated the powers as commander in chief to their vice presidents.
  d. Vice presidents have been given some token roles as party leaders or chairs of cabinet meetings.
  e. Vice presidents have increasingly taken on major responsibilities and more visible roles, including advising and policy development.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: E



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