Question

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question
what is the significance of the unitary executive theory?
select an answer
a. unitary executive theory holds that the president can derive authority only from the constitution, and thus it greatly restricts executive power.
b. unitary executive theory holds that the president controls all policy making by the executive branch and that congress wields only limited direct power over executive agencies.
c. unitary executive theory holds that the president has absolute power over state governments.
d. unitary executive theory holds that the president must seek congressional approval for all military actions.

Explanation:

The unitary executive theory posits that the president has broad control over the executive - branch's policy - making, and Congress has limited direct power over executive agencies. It emphasizes the president's authority to control the executive branch as a unified whole. Option A is incorrect as it restricts executive power instead of expanding it. Option C is wrong because the theory is about the executive branch within the federal government, not over state governments. Option D is incorrect as it goes against the idea of the president's broad executive power under this theory.

Answer:

B. Unitary executive theory holds that the president controls all policy making by the executive branch and that Congress wields only limited direct power over executive agencies.