GOVERNMENT

1. Why is the Constitution much more vague about presidential than Congressional powers? What problems or benefits does this bring?
2. Is the president too strong or too weak? Provide support for your views.
3. What are seven roles that the president plays? Describe briefly what they entail.
4. Which of the president’s role s do you believe is the most important one? Does our current president perform well in it? Why or why not.
5. Should presidents care about their approval ratings? Why or why not?
6. What does the First Spouse do?
7. The authors of our textbook describe “The Rise and Fall of Political Orders”. Do you believe the current president is “redefining America”? Explain your view in one or two paragraphs.