Chiefs of staff are usually among the first positions filled by modern presidents because presidents __________
A)rarely have any previous executive experience and thus need people to whom they can delegate the initial organizational tasks of the executive branch
B)have to build an organizational structure out of virtually nothing while appeasing a vast array of people who have helped them get elected
C)have to contend with an existing organizational structure that is the legacy of previous presidents and is extremely complicated
D)are required by the Pre-Election Presidential Transition Act to fill top administrative staff positions prior to filling any other executive branch positions
B
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