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Question:

These are question on American Government. kindly answer each question and give references for each answer.

1. The president of the United States must fulfill four roles. Define and explain each of the roles/duties of the presidency.

2. The presidency has changed over time from expressing the Whig theory to expressing the stewardship theory. Describe these two theories, and describe the office of the presidency today.

3. When people who wish to become the president of the United States publicly declare their candidacy, up to two years might pass before a person is ultimately chosen. Beginning with what some call the "invisible primary" and following through to the general election, trace the path an individual usually takes from first announcement of candidacy to taking the oath of office.

4. What is the electoral college, and what is its relevance in presidential elections? How are the number of electors arrived at? What is the unit rule, and what effect does it have on election strategy?

5. Each president must staff the cabinet, currently consisting of 15 departments. Each cabinet head commands a large organization charged with carrying out executive directives and implementing laws. As a whole, this represents the governmental bureaucracy. Provide a description of the types of employees who make up the bureaucracy and give examples of what they do.

6. Discuss some of the factors that have an impact on presidential leadership, such as surrounding circumstances, the stage of the term, types of issues, relationship with Congress, and public support.

7. Visit the "whitehouse" website. Take some time to examine current issues as well as suggestions for how citizens can participate in government. Have you ever participated in any of these ways? If so, what was the result? Discuss other ways citizens can make their voices known to or can interact with the executive branch of government. What does becoming informed have to do with the duties of a citizen?

8. Contrast the merit system and the patronage system regarding government employment.

9. The federal budget is an actual law. As with any law, there must be an initiation and congressional approval. Trace the federal budget from initiation to approval. How often must the budget be approved?

10. Often called the fourth branch of government, the bureaucracy has tremendous power in its ability to implement policy. Discuss this power.

11. The Congress can hold the president accountable for all actions. Who holds the bureaucracy accountable for its actions or lack thereof? What are some of the methods used for bureaucratic accountability?