Describe the president's influence over the executive branch. Identify specific powers of the "administrator in chief."
Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Explain that the Constitution designates the president as "administrator in chief" by giving him or her the power to require the opinion of agency and department heads "upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective offices."
2. Identify specific powers that the president can use to influence executive branch agencies, including appointment power and the power to "take care that the laws are faithfully executed."
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A) to prevent the president from over-using his power of veto B) to require the branches of government to work together to formulate policies C) to allow for multiple branches of government to have the same power D) to provide voters with the power to "recall" elected officials E) to ensure that all government decisions had the express approval of the voters
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. Republican Party b. Democratic Party c. Whig Party d. Federalist Party