5.2 Chief Executive & State and Local Executives

True

False

to communicate the president's message to the public

to provide the president with the expertise and advice needed to implement policies

to coordinate the functions of the executive branch

All of the above

a loyal assistant to the president who serves as a political and policy advisor

a political appointee who does not need the approval of the Senate to serve

manager of the president's closest staff and daily operations

a person provided to the president by Congress to support the president in their duties

The vice president is a key advisor and active participant in governance.

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It allows people to have busy lives and not worry about the job of government.

Many local officials later are elected to state or national offices.

It can require people to participate in elections, unlike federal elections.

It provides more services that people rely on in their daily lives than the national government.

laws that protect public health & welfare

laws that control the police force

laws that only apply to traffic violations

laws that only control the members of our local governments

They can be approve or veto legislation.

They serve as commanders in chief to a military force.

They can use a line-item veto to influence legislation.

They can be removed from office by the recall.