Which of the Following Statements About the Executive Office of the President

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Executive Office of the President is LEAST accurate?

• A)All of the EOP's high-ranking members must be confirmed by the Senate.
• B)The EOP includes groups as diverse as the Speechwriting Office and the National Security Council.
• C)The EOP includes the president's chief of staff.
• D)The largest policy group in the EOP is the National Security Council, which, despite its size, has seen a decline in influence in the past few years.
• E)One element of the EOP, the Office of Management and Budget, originated under the Treasury Department but was moved to the White House where it has become a tool for advancing presidential agendas.

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Definitions:

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