Which of the following is a collection of executive branch officials who assist the president, but who also fulfill duties required by law and are therefore limited in the extent of their loyalty to the president?
a. the White House staff
b. the Executive Office of the President
c. the chiefs of staff
d. the Court of Executive Assistants
b
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