Over time, presidents have developed and expanded the concept of executive privilege, or the right to ______________, a right not enumerated in the Constitution.

a. wage undeclared wars when American interests were possibly at stake
b. veto legislation with which the president disagrees
c. issue rules that bypass Congress but still have the force of law if the courts do not overturn them.
d. withhold information from Congress, judiciary, or the public


d. withhold information from Congress, judiciary, or the public

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Which of the following is true of the Office of Management and Budget?

A. It is now called the Bureau of the Budget. B. It directly controls the nation's money supply. C. It publishes the budgets prepared by Congress. D. It helps the president prepare the annual budget. E. It is currently in the Department of the Treasury.

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Ayesha had been asked by her supervisor at a research firm to do a national level analysis of Venezuela. One aspect Ayesha should take into consideration during her analysis is the ______.

a. type of regime holding power in Venezuela b.economicinterdependence of Venezuela and other South American nations c. psychological stability of Venezuela’s leader d. individually preferred negotiation techniques of Venezuela’s diplomats

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The Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 delegated authority to _______ to annually prepare a budget and submit it for Congress's approval

a. the president b. the vice-president c. the Department of Treasury d. the Federal Trade Commission

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