______ can be defined as a procedure for producing factual information about future states of society on the basis of prior information about policy problems.

Why do presidents try to gain support for their initiatives instead of simply enacting their policy priorities outright?

a. because Congress cannot debate legislation without approval from the president b. because the Constitution does not give the president any powers to influence public policy c. because the Constitution establishes a system of shared powers d. because the president has diminishing power over the course of his or her administration

The Executive Office of the President employs approximately ______ people to assist the president.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).