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| Chapter 10: The Presidency |
| Video Exercises |
| Watch the videos below and answer the questions that follow. |
1. GOODMagazine is a a collaborative community of individuals, businesses, and non-profits who produce a magazine, videos, and events which are politically-oriented and progressive. The following video, which was produced by GOOD before the November 2008 election, outlines some the challenges and priorities that the 44th President will face in office.
Watch the video below and answer the questions that follow.What the Next President Inherits
GOOD Magazine
Produced October 30, 2008Do you feel the above video effectively summarizes the challenges faced by President Obama? Why or why not? Is the political power of the US President strong enough to solve these problems through legislative cooperation with Congress? Or are other or-ganizations, such as non-governmental organizations, foreign governments, or the military, more likely to provide real solutions to this challenges? Explain your answer in terms of the discussion of the Presidency in your textbook. |
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2. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is a satirical news program hosted by Jon Stewart. The show draws its comedy from recent news stories, satirizing political figures, media organizations, and frequently the show itself and its cast members.
Watch the below video and answer the questions that follow. My Job
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Comedy Central
First aired October 5, 2006Although the above video is a satirical portrait of how George W. Bush envisioned his role as President of the United States, it does raise an important issue of how U.S. Presidents define themselves once in office. What do you feel is the most important role or job that a President should assume when in office? Do you feel that the current President - Barack Obama - conforms to this role? Why or why not? |
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3. The following video, which is a humorous profile of George W. Bush and his cabinet, raises an important issue that every U.S. President must face prior to taking office.
Watch the video below and answer the questions that follow. Expert Tease
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Comedy Central
First aired July 23, 2007In your opinion, how important a role do the experts appointed by the President play in the success of an administration and its policies? Explain your answer in terms of the discussion of the Presidency in your textbook. Do you feel that the U.S. President needs a level of expertise on most political issues, or should the President rely upon Cabinet members and advisors for this expertise? Why? |
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