Which of the following describes a cabinet department?
a. major executive office that is directly accountable to the president
b. agency not subject to the regulatory authority of any specific department
c. agency assigned to a very specific task
d. group of White House aides and presidential advisers
a. major executive office that is directly accountable to the president
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Darren believes that one way of ensuring that governors do not exploit their power is to implement a plural executive system. Which of the following statements about the plural executive supports Darren's views?
a. It disperses power among a large number of people. b. It appoints a committee to monitor the actions of the governor. c. It restricts the governor from making any decisions. d. It ensures that the major executive department heads are appointed directly by the U.S. President.
According to whistle-blower laws, public employees are required to report accidental wrongdoings within their agencies
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
As the first president of the United States, George Washington is often credited with establishing many presidential standards and precedents that are still in effect today. Which of the following is NOT one of Washington’s precedents?
a. He avoided entrapments of royalty by rejecting references such as “Your Majesty.” b. He was very aggressive in establishing a global military presence by basing American military personnel in volatile foreign arenas. c. He established a foreign economic policy. d. He established the influence of the executive in crafting public policy. e. He established and preferred the reference of “Mr. President.”
Which of the following is not a way in which the field of journalism has changed in recent years?
a. Satellite radio has challenged the effectiveness of AM and FM stations. b. Although national newspapers have struggled, local newspapers have maintained their presence. c. A few open-air television networks have given way to hundreds of cable channels. d. Social media has assumed a central role in everyday life.