The Expansion of the Executive Office of the President, the Development

question 82

Multiple Choice

The expansion of the Executive Office of the President, the development of regulatory review, and the use of executive orders have been important because they

• A)are deeply unpopular with the public and have led to the declining trust in American government.
• B)make it very difficult for challengers to defeat incumbent presidents in elections.
• C)have given presidents substantial capacity to achieve significant policy results despite congressional opposition to their legislative agendas.
• D)have dramatically limited the power of the president and made it easier for Congress to dominate the American political system.

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Definitions:

Pyruvic Acid

A colorless liquid with a sour taste; a key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, including glycolysis.

Lactic Acid

A waste product that must be released from the cell. It is produced when a cell is low on oxygen and converts pyruvic acid.

Myoglobin

A protein in muscle cells that stores oxygen and gives muscle tissue its red color.

Lactic Acid

An organic acid produced in muscles during intense activity, responsible for the sensation of muscle soreness.