Which of the Following Statements Provides the Best Characterization of the Members

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements provides the best characterization of the members of the White House staff?

• A) The White House staff is a loose collection of bureaucrats who are loyal to executive agencies.
• B) The White House staff is composed of individuals personally and politically close to the president chosen specifically to serve the president's needs.
• C) The White House staff is composed of policy specialists who have little personal loyalty to the president.
• D) The White House staff is the link between executive agencies in the bureaucracy and Congress.
• E) The White House staff advises members of the Cabinet on how best to serve the needs of president.

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