Why Is Direct Command by the President Over the Executive

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Multiple Choice

Why is direct command by the president over the executive branch seldom feasible?

• A)There is so much going on that presidents can't keep personal track of each one of the millions of government officials and employees.
• B) Presidents don't have the power to hire and fire top executive officials.
• C) Presidents have difficulty communicating their desires to top executive officials.
• D) The president's directives are many times overshadowed by those of Congress.
• E) All members of the executive branch, other than the president, are protected by civil service laws.

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Definitions:

Controlling Account

An account in the general ledger that summarizes the total balances of all individual accounts in a subsidiary ledger.

Schedule Of Accounts Receivable

A list of the customers, in alphabetical order, that have an outstanding balance in the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger. This total should be equal to the balance of the Accounts Receivable controlling account in the general ledger at the end of the month.

Control Account

A summary account in the general ledger that consolidates and reflects the total of transactions recorded in subsidiary ledgers.

Customers' Names

Identifying information for individuals or entities that purchase goods or services from a business.