Author Question: What consequences do long campaigns have on the ability of politicians to govern effectively? ... (Read 134 times)

clmills979

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 551
What consequences do long campaigns have on the ability of politicians to govern effectively?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe the role of the First Lady.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



wergv

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 365
Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Discuss how campaigning can be more demanding than governing.
2, Give examples of how campaigning requires constant travel and interviews. These detract time from governing.
3, Discuss how long campaigns may deter incumbents from tackling big problems because they are scared of the electoral consequences of their actions.

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1,Explain that the First Lady is an unelected position.
2, Describe First Ladies who have had significant influences during their husbands' tenure in office, such as Abigail Adams and Edith Galt Wilson.
3, Describe how more recent First Ladies have selected an issue they advocate for, such as Michelle Obama's advocacy related to childhood obesity.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library