True or false
The heads of the executive departments form the Executive Office of the president. I think it's false. Am I right?
A president's threat to grant amnesty can sometimes convince Congress to make changes in a bill to satisfy the President's objections.
As the nation has industrialized and grown in other ways the people have demanded that the Federal Government play a larger role, thus the powes of the President have also expanded.
For the first one, doesn't it form the Cabinet or something like that? I'm not sure about the other ones though...hope you find them :-)
For the first question, your understanding is correct. The heads of the executive departments do not form the Executive Office of the President. They form the President's Cabinet. The Executive Office of the President is a separate entity composed of various staff and agencies that directly support the President, such as the Office of Management and Budget, the National Security Council, and the Council of Economic Advisers. Therefore, the statement is false.
Regarding the second question about a president's threat to grant amnesty, this statement is generally true. The President can use the power of granting amnesty, which is the forgiveness of a crime or offense, to influence Congress. By threatening to grant amnesty to a specific group of individuals, the President can pressure Congress to make changes to a bill or policy in order to address the President's concerns. This approach is often used as a negotiating tactic to achieve the President's objectives.
Now, for the third statement about the expansion of the President's powers, it is partially true. As the nation has industrialized and grown, there has indeed been an increased demand for the federal government to play a larger role in addressing societal and economic challenges. However, it is important to note that the expansion of the President's powers is not solely driven by public demand, but also influenced by legislative and judicial actions, as well as evolving interpretations of the Constitution. While the powers of the President have expanded in certain areas, the overall balance of power among the three branches of government remains subject to constitutional principles and checks and balances.
I hope these explanations clarify the answers to your questions!