Question

which group is the closest and most loyal to the president?
executive office of the president
white house staff
armed forces
national security council
question 41 (2 points)
what does the government accountability office do?
audits the financial expenditures of the legislative branch
audits the financial expenditures of state governments
audits the financial expenditures of the executive branch
monitors potential congressional ethics violations
question 42 (2 points)
to execute this power, the president is required to receive a two - thirds approval vote from the senate.
appointment of members to the supreme court
termination of relations with other nations
negotiation of treaties with other nations
negotiation of executive agreements with foreign heads of state

Explanation:

• Question 1: The White House staff is directly involved in the day - to - day operations and support of the president, making them the closest and most loyal. The Executive Office of the President is a broader entity, the armed forces have a different mandate (defense), and the National Security Council focuses on security matters.
• Question 41: The Government Accountability Office (GAO) audits the financial expenditures of the executive branch. It is an agency that provides independent audits and evaluations to ensure proper use of government funds in the executive operations.
• Question 42: For the negotiation of treaties with other nations, the president is required to receive a two - thirds approval vote from the Senate. Appointments to the Supreme Court require Senate confirmation (but not a two - thirds vote for the initial appointment in the same sense as treaties), termination of relations with other nations and negotiation of executive agreements do not have the same two - thirds Senate approval requirement for the president's action.

Answer:

• Question 1: White House staff
• Question 41: audits the financial expenditures of the executive branch
• Question 42: negotiation of treaties with other nations