What is the primary role of a cabinet secretary?
a. To work the floor of the Senate to get policies passed
b. To provide expert advice to the president
c. To work cooperatively with other cabinet secretaries to solve problems
d. To draft legislation and design policy
Question -2-Which of the following positions has to be confirmed by the Senate?
a. The vice president
b. The chief of staff
c. The cabinet secretaries
d. The minority leader of the House
Question -3-How many cabinet-level departments exist today?
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25
Question -4-After the president and the vice president, who is the next person in line to fill the role of president under the Presidential Succession Act?
a. The majority leader of the House
b. The minority whip
c. The Speaker of the House
d. The Secretary of State
Question -5-Which of the following is one task the press secretary does?
a. He or she is responsible for speechwriting.
b. He or she coordinates the president's message with policy information from executive agencies.
c. He or she manages the overall communications strategy and message.
d. He or she plays a role in the presidential communications strategy.
Question -6-Which of the following are duties of the president's chief of staff? I. Managing the interactions with the media II. Managing the daily operations of the Executive Office of the President III. Managing the president's overall schedule IV. Deciding who gets to see the president V. Advising the president on policy issues and on working with the executive branch
a. All but I
b. All but II
c. All but III and V
d. All but V
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