IDENTIFY THE PRESIDENT WHO WAS …

2. IDENTIFY THE PRESIDENT WHO WAS … 1. The first to be inaugurated at the west front of the Capitol, in a symbolic allusion to his Western roots. 2. The only one to be sworn in west of the Mississippi River. 3. The first to be inaugurated on January 20. 4. The first to take the oath of office in Washington. a. LBJ b. FDR c. Reagan d. Jefferson

3. IDENTIFY THE PRESIDENT WHO,AT HIS INAUGURATION, … 1. was the first to wear a complete outfit, including shoes, made in America. 2. work a blue business suit, rather than formal attire. • refused to wear a hat or coat, despite inclement weather.\ • Bush 41 • W. H. Harrison • Madison

4. WHICH PRESIDENT… • took the oath of office using his nickname? • used the word “affirm” instead of “swear” for religious reasons? • is the only one to take the oath of office and to administer it to other Presidents? • was the only person whose Presidential oath was administered by a woman? • had different wives at his two inaugurations? • had the oath administered first by his father, a notary public and justice of the peace, and 18 days later by a District of Columbia Supreme Court judge? • LBJ • Carter • Taft • Pierce • Wilson • Coolidge

5. IDENTIFY THE PRESIDENT WHO DELIVERED AN INAUGURAL ADDRESS… • of only 135 words, the shortest on record. • that took 1 hour and 45 minutes to deliver, the longest on record. • that included the phrase, “ask not what your country can do for you— ask what you can do for your country”. • that was the first to be broadcast live over the radio. • that was the first to be televised. • JFK • Truman • W. Harrison • Washington • Coolidge

6. EXECUTIVE PROPOSALS 1. plural national executive (committee) 2. executive checked by council 3. elective monarchy (Alexander Hamilton) 4. single elected president (John Wilson)

7. AMERICAN-STYLE PRESIDENCY nowhere else in world or in history unique and unprecedented fear- that incumbent would stay in forever Make him too weak; the Legislature will usurp his powers. Make him too strong; he will usurp on the Legislature. Gouverneur Morris

8. UNITED STATES GREAT BRITAIN written constitution unwritten constitution republic limited constitutional monarchy elected president prime minister from majority party reparation of powers no separation of powers 3 branches regularly scheduled elections no fixed date for elections individuals major role in governing political parties role in governing electorate elects all legislators electorate elects some legislators civil liberties and civil rights guaranteed civil liberties and civil rights all citizens over 18 can vote all citizens over 18 can vote

9. UNIFIED GOVERNMENT one party controls both WH and Congress 1953 Reps have both branches 1969 Dems control both WH, Congress 2002 Reps have both (1 yr after Jeffords) ex. New Deal, Great Society

10. DIVIDED GOVERNMEN T when one party controls WH, other Congress even with same party, ideological wing might cause problems unified govt very rare (party and/or ideology) ex. Marshall Plan, 1986 Tax Reform Plan

11. GRIDLOCK when divided government results in partisanship might not be any worse than with opposite party might not be bad for country

12. UNIQUENESS OF PRESIDENCY 60 countries have party competition 16 with president directly elected by people (13 in Americas) Prime Minister chosen by party (Western Europe, Israel, Japan) most countries vote for party, not individual

13. OTHER COUNTRIES Argentina 4 yrs direct election Egypt 6 yrs nominated by leg /majority of pop France 5 yrs direct election Mexico 5 yrs direct election Philippines 5 yrs direct election South Africa 4 yrs elected by legislature

14. TYPES OF PRESIDENT Founding- Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe Wartime- Madison, Jackson, Polk, Lincoln, Wilson, FDR, Truman, LBJ, Bush 41, Bush 43, Obama Tranquil- Monroe, McKinley, Eisenhower, Clinton Expanding- Jackson, Polk, Lincoln, Cleveland, TR, Wilson, FDR, Nixon

15. PRESIDENTIAL CHARACTER Presidency only powerful when war (Lincoln, Wilson) or personality (Jackson, TR, FDR) Mid-1800s Congress more powerful (one term, no-name presidents)

16. PRESIDENTIAL TYPES Artisan- Jackson, JFK, LBJ, Reagan Guardian- Washington, Cleveland, McKinley, Truman Rational- Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln Idealist- Wilson

17. BIRTH ORDER Alfred Adler- father of birth order psychology, 1908 1st- pushed, middle- ignored, last- dependent Burned child reaction- one child feeling neglected (usually middle) Only children- similar to first-borns but super everything; also could be self-centered Discouraged perfectionist- when an only child falls victim to perfection Middle child- harder to understand, full of contradictions “baby”- last born; “princess”- only girl; “lonely only”- only child Last baby 5 years younger than one before- acts like only Overindulgence- one child getting more attention (often first) Role reversal- younger takes role of oldest when oldest has some serious disability 2 first born parents might put more pressure on 1st born child Parents generally over-identify with child closest to parent in birth order Child is most deeply influenced and affected by sibling just ahead of him/her Marry people outside your birth order: ex. Oldest marries youngest Marry people with personality traits you’re missing Males will marry someone like their mom; females will marry someone like their dad 52% of presidents- first born; babies- 4 in number?

18. PRESIDENTIAL IDEOLOGY 1 F Roosevelt liberal D Truman moderate D Eisenhower moderate R Kennedy moderate D L Johnson liberal D Nixon moderate R Ford moderate R Carter liberal D Reagan conservative R Bush 41 moderate R Clinton moderate D Bush 43 liberal R Obama liberal D

19. CHARACTERISTICS OF NOMINEES well-known record free of controversy previous elective office* happily married family healthy religious (mostly Protestant; Kennedy, Smith) speaking ability

20. LAST STEPPING STONETO PRESIDENCY Secretary of State- 7 in the 1800s, but only 3 sitting (Madison, Monroe, Quincy Adams) Vice President- 13 overall, but only 4 in their own right (Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren, Bush 41) Senators- 16 over history, but only 3 sitting (Harding, Kennedy, Obama) Governors- 17 all told; right before the presidency (Polk, Hayes, Cleveland, McKinley, Wilson, FDR, Carter, Reagan, Clinton, Bush 43) (formerly from large states; now more obscure)

21. VICE PRESIDENTS 9 have become president (8 before 25th Am) 4 killed in office, 4 died in office, 1 resigned

22. BALANCING THE TICKET VP generally chosen for geographic balance (MA Kennedy and TX Johnson) Rare exception- AR Clinton and TN Gore

23. PRESIDENTIAL ROLES Chief of state Chief Executive Chief Administrator Chief Diplomat Commander in Chief Chief Legislator Chief of Party

24. CHIEF OF STATE Ceremonial head of govt Decorate war heroes Throw out first ball to open baseball season Dedicate parks and post offices Receive visiting chiefs of state at WH Travel on official state visits to other countries Make personal telephone calls to astronauts Represent nation at times of national mourning (Challenger, Columbine, 9/11)

25. CARTER WITH DENG XIAOPING

26. CHIEF EXECUTIVE In charge of domestic and foreign policy

27. OBAMA IN TORONTO FOR G-8 AND G-20

28. CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR In charge of executive branch

29. BUSH 41 WITH STAFF, 1991 Brent Scowcroft, Robert Gates, Dick Cheney, Dan Quayle James Baker, George H. W. Bush, Colin Powell

30. CHIEF DIPLOMAT Spokesperson to world; foreign policy Kennedy speaking at Berlin Wall Reagan at Brandenburg Gate

31. REAGAN AT BERLIN WALL

32. COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Oversees 5 branches of military

33. BUSH’S SURPRISE VISIT TO TROOPS IN IRAQ

34. CHIEF LEGISLATOR Helps shape congressional agenda Proposes own set of policy ideas Clinton and gays in military Obama and health care

35. CLINTON SIGNS WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000

36. CHIEF OF PARTY Leader of political party

37. OBAMA WITH DEMOCRATIC SENATE CAUCUS

38. PRESIDENTIAL HEALTH health of president now extremely important no longer possible to cover up to the extent of Kennedy Not all modern presidents have released medical records though

39. WOODROW WILSON’S HEALTH 3 possible strokes before election incapacitated by 1919 stroke Massive stroke while campaigning for League of Nations Missed 6 months of cabinet meetings Condition kept secret from all (even VP) except: 1st lady, personal physician, private secretary, Secretary of State

40. FDR’S HEALTH paralysis due to polio at age 39 only 2 known photos of him in a wheelchair

43. EISENHOWER 2 heart attacks (gave Nixon letter of authority to act in case of incapacitation)

44. KENNEDY’S HEALTH *more promiscuous with his doctors than his women spastic colitis (intestinal problems) osteoporosis (steroid use since 1937) Addison’s disease (failure of adrenal glands) malaria (after WWII) sinusitis prostatis Urethritis Testerone Backbrace Anti-spasmodics Antibiotics (for prostatis and urethritis) Procaine (for back) Hydrocortisone Testoterone (to increase weight) Pain killers

46. L JOHNSON

47. ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS

48. JACKSONone attempt—both shots misfired

49. LINCOLNat least 5 attempts, 1 successful

50. GARFIELDkilled by disgruntled Charles Guiteau