Explore the role of the president as an agenda setter. How has ...

[Bernana]

Explore the role of the president as an agenda setter. How has this role changed over the years?
 
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Question 2

What situation was the Twenty-Fifth Amendment enacted to address? Discuss whether or not you think there are any concerns with this amendment.
 
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[livaneabi]

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1. Describe how presidents serve as agenda setters.
2. Provide at least one example of a president demonstrating this role on either economic policy, social policy, or national security policy.
3. Discuss the weakening of this role in recent years (e.g., weakening economy).

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1. Describe the Twenty-Fifth Amendment, which was ratified in 1967, as allowing for the temporary removal of the president due to illness or disability.
2. Provide examples of when the amendment was needed.
3. Include a discussion on whether or not a president being able to nominate a new vice president could be cause for concern.