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It means that the closer (physically) you are to the president, the more influence you have over the president and the decisions he/she makes or those in the room with the president at the time decisions are made have the most influence (those in the room have the most power). For ex: the cabinet are the closest people to the president and that is why they help the president make the decisions that help the country move forward.
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The cabinet gives the President advice pertaining to their department. They help the President make decisions based on their expertise and observations.
in secret or illegally
the heads of executive departments need to be approve by congress, while the heads of the EOP do not
Yes; when a president is isolated, it is much easier for his subordinates to make unilateral decisions.
Only for direct subordinates at most, such as the vice-president and cabinet secretaries.
Unilateral powers refer to the ability of one party to make decisions or take actions independently without needing the approval or input of others. This is often seen in situations where a person or entity has the authority to act alone on certain matters without consulting others.
Congress can pass new legislation
a president changing policy without consulting Congress
It is important because the president needs loyal subordinates that support the policies of the presidents administration.
So the people of the country could make some decisions for themselves!
A business president can make informed decisions. Not every business president makes informed decisions, but there are at least some business presidents who bother to become well informed before they make their business decisions.
A president needs to hear what experts have to say and to make decisions based on fact.
No president shot themselves in the head.
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