Imagine that you are writing a report on the people who most influenced a president during the administration. which advisor would be the best source on a president’s personal thoughts? a)the national security advisor b)the secretary of state c)the attorney general d)the chief of staff e)the secretary of treasury

The Chief of Staff would probably be the person selected as having one of the greatest influences on the president in his administration. The Chief of Staff retains a very close relationship with the President and serves as a gatekeeper of information in regards to the information that is passed and the relationships that develop with other cabinet members. However, a strong argument could also be made for other important positions such as the National Security Advisor that is a major player in an administration. The amount of influence individuals have had in each of these positions has over time depended on the administration.