You are the president in the midst of a national economic meltdown. Explain why you would want your actions to be politically expedient, and what qualities you should exhibit as president

Thenpresent a clear plan of action for the course you would take, drawing on the lessons of Herbert Hoover as you construct your answer.


The ideal answer should:
a. Identify that a president's interest in power is instrumental in nature, and that the president would seek to deploy powerin order to make the general public happy and promote a positive assessment of the president's legacy by historians.
b. Discuss the three general qualities that a president should exhibit: openness, decisiveness, and optimism.
c. Present a clear plan of action that captures the three qualities, drawing on the experiences of President Hoover for examples of things to avoid.

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A. major recessions or depressions B. major elections C. social unrest and turmoil D. A & B only E. A & C only

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_____________ is a health-insurance program for Americans living in poverty. Because this program is partially paid for by the states, eligibility can vary dramatically depending on how low the income threshold is set in a particular state.

a. Medicaid b. Medicare c. Social Security d. Socialized Medicine

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Content analysis is similar to naturalistic observation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following groups is more likely than the others to affiliate with the modern Democratic Party?

A. Millennials B. White evangelical protestants C. Cuban Americans D. Americans over age 65 E. Wealthy men

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