The president's cabinet is made up of the heads of fifteen executive departments and other top officials

Which is one of the reasons that power and responsibility of the presidency has grown?

a. The presidents' use of the line-item veto has increased their power over the Congress. b. The United States became a simple free market economy. c. The budget for government agencies has decreased leaving more responsibility to the president. d. Modern presidents have to exercise powers as commander in chief, while earlier presidents did not. e. The United States became a world superpower.

Which of the following statements is not accurate?

a. Civil law pertains primarily to the duties of private citizens to each other. b. In a civil case the court attempts to settle a particular dispute between the parties by determining their legal rights. c. Criminal cases far outnumber civil cases in both the federal and state courts. d. Major categories of civil law include contract, tort, property, and family law.