1.
What makes a great President (not which Presidents have
been great) . . . what qualities are essential to greatness? Why?
Presidents are judged by their ability to implement
policies. We like to rank our presidents based upon “greatness”. Therefore,
policy vision is a huge asset along with communication skills/negotiation
skills. Don’t forget the effective use of the powers the president is entitled
to.
2.
Other than Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, which
two Presidents have been the greatest and why?
John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson were two
great presidents. JFK accomplished landing a man on the moon, brought upon Peace
Corps, and emphasized public service. LBJ accomplished the Civil Rights Act of
1964, which outlawed discrimination in employment or in use of public
facilities.
3.
Research a President that you're previously unfamiliar
with - list at least three things you learned. Was this President effective?
Why or why not?
John Tyler is a president I am not too familiar
with, but he annexed Texas from Mexico, and died a traitor to the United
States. He was the most unpopular man in office. He was the first president to
become from another president dying.
