Question

.11:25 AM, November 2, 2011: The President delivers
remarks urging Congress to pass the infrastructure
piece of the American Jobs Act now.

2.12:10 PM, November 9, 2011: The President meets
with senior advisors.

—President's schedule

This schedule item shows that Congress has most of the lawmaking power.



This schedule item indicates the president’s interaction with the cabinet.

Answer 1

First statement: correct. Asking Congress to pass the infrastructure piece of the American Jobs Act highlights that Congress holds the primary lawmaking power (the president can propose and advocate but cannot unilaterally make federal law).

Second statement: incorrect. “Meets with senior advisors” refers to the president’s interaction with senior White House advisers or other executive staff, not necessarily the Cabinet. The Cabinet consists of heads of executive departments (e.g., Secretary of State); unless the schedule explicitly says “Cabinet meeting” or names Cabinet officers, you should not treat it as a Cabinet interaction.