Why do you think so much is expected of a president? Why is it likely that most expectations will not be met? Be sure to include a discussion of how presidents, the media, and the public contribute to the situation.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. One of the most important powers of the presidency is the "power to persuade." This is especially true of modern presidents, who often appeal to the public to accomplish their objectives. As a consequence of this, people expect presidents to accomplish far more than their traditional powers permit.
2. Since presidents are media personalities, the public's increasing demands on government inevitably focus on the president.
3. Limited powers of the office and the fact that the public is often reluctant to follow the president may lead to presidents disappointing the people.
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b. the upper chamber of Nigeria's legislature. c. the lower chamber of Nigeria's legislature. d. the bicameral legislature that was established with the Third Republic. e. the consultative body that exists alongside Nigeria's legislature.
Special interests in Texas often attempt to have policies favoring them included in the constitution because
a. there is great prestige in having their "own" provisions in the constitution. b. the constitution is more difficult to change than ordinary laws. c. constitutional amendments can be approved more quickly than ordinary laws. d. voters tend to pay little attention to what is done to the constitution. e. all of the above.
What is the relationship between political protests and the media?
What will be an ideal response?