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Chapter 9 Guided Reading—The Executive Branch Comprehension Answer the following questions after reading each section of the chapter. Section 1

1. In creating the office of the President how did the framers guard against abuse of power?

2. Briefly describe four of the President’s roles. Section 2

3. Describe the role of the National Security Council?

4. How does Congress exercise influence over executive departments?

5. How do government corporations differ from private businesses?

6. Why did Congress set up the civil service system?

Section 3

7. Describe three ways in which Presidents can take action on their own without consulting the other branches of government.

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8. What are some advantages and disadvantages of the power of Presidents to take action on their own?

9. Why did President Jefferson hesitate before making the Louisiana Purchase?

Vocabulary Define each term using your textbook

Executive Branch Executive Orders Foreign Policy Treaties Ambassadors Executive Agreements Domestic Policy Bureaucracy Administration Cabinet Executive Privilege