The Executive Office of the President Is a Large Bureaucracy

question 39

Multiple Choice

The executive office of the president is a large bureaucracy of currently more than 2,000 employees who work for the president to carry out management and administrative functions. The head of this bureaucracy and a very close advisor to the president is the _______________________.

• A) vice president of the United States
• B) speaker of the House
• C) White House chief of staff
• D) attorney general
• E) National Party chairman

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Definitions:

Compensatory Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff to cover losses or injuries that have been directly caused by the actions of the defendant.

Negligent Misrepresentation

A false statement made carelessly that causes someone to suffer damages because they relied on it being true.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

Intentional deception made by one party to induce another to enter into a contract, resulting in harm or loss.

Ethics Violation

An action or behavior that goes against the moral codes or guidelines established by a profession or organization.