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What was the reason behind James Bacon's appointment as director of operations of the Presidential Personnel Office?
What was the reason behind James Bacon's appointment as director of operations of the Presidential Personnel Office?
- His connections in the government
- His experience in the field
- His high academic achievements
- His loyalty to the President (correct)
What was Woodrow Wilson's approach to governance?
What was Woodrow Wilson's approach to governance?
- Autocratic and oppressive
- Pragmatic and idealistic (correct)
- Biased and discriminatory
- Authoritarian and restrictive
What was the significance of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913?
What was the significance of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913?
- It reformed the American banking system (correct)
- It established a new tax system
- It created a new cabinet position
- It limited the power of the President
What was the role of John McEntee in the Presidential Personnel Office?
What was the role of John McEntee in the Presidential Personnel Office?
What was the expectation from members of the White House during the Covid-19 crisis?
What was the expectation from members of the White House during the Covid-19 crisis?
What was Woodrow Wilson's approach to speaking with the media?
What was Woodrow Wilson's approach to speaking with the media?
What was the main purpose of John McEntee's role in the Presidential Personnel Office?
What was the main purpose of John McEntee's role in the Presidential Personnel Office?
What was the reason behind Esper's disagreement with the White House?
What was the reason behind Esper's disagreement with the White House?
What was the saying in 2008 that symbolized optimism?
What was the saying in 2008 that symbolized optimism?
What followed the optimism in 2008?
What followed the optimism in 2008?
What is unique about the polarization between political camps?
What is unique about the polarization between political camps?
What do the USA and UK share in terms of government?
What do the USA and UK share in terms of government?
How many years did it take to unfold the US Constitution?
How many years did it take to unfold the US Constitution?
What document did Thomas Jefferson author?
What document did Thomas Jefferson author?
What is notable about the Declaration of Independence?
What is notable about the Declaration of Independence?
What was the year of the American War of Independence?
What was the year of the American War of Independence?
What was the primary goal of the Federal Trade Commission established by President Wilson?
What was the primary goal of the Federal Trade Commission established by President Wilson?
What was President Wilson's initial stance on entering World War I?
What was President Wilson's initial stance on entering World War I?
What was President Wilson's vision for the post-World War I era?
What was President Wilson's vision for the post-World War I era?
What do Presidents Wilson and Obama have in common?
What do Presidents Wilson and Obama have in common?
What was the mood of the American people when Presidents Wilson and Obama left office?
What was the mood of the American people when Presidents Wilson and Obama left office?
What was the narrative of the civil rights movement during President Obama's election in 2008?
What was the narrative of the civil rights movement during President Obama's election in 2008?
What quote did President Obama help to popularize?
What quote did President Obama help to popularize?
Who held a meeting in a conference room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in 2020?
Who held a meeting in a conference room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in 2020?
Study Notes
Loyalty and Politics
- Prioritizing duty to the rule of law over loyalty can lead to consequences, as seen in the case of Esper's comments that angered the White House.
- The President's demand for loyalty appears absolute, even in the face of power grabs that threaten constitutional guardrails.
- Loyalty can outweigh experience and qualifications, as seen in the hiring of James Bacon as director of operations of the Presidential Personnel Office.
Woodrow Wilson
- Woodrow Wilson was a scholar, professor, and politician who became President of the University in the early 1920s.
- He was a mixture of pragmatic politics and visionary idealism, known for his easy speech and openness to the media.
- He implemented reforms, laid the foundation of the modern American banking system, and established the Federal Trade Commission.
- Initially, he was an isolationist, but later changed his mind and supported the US entering World War I.
- He sowed the seeds of the League of Nations and had a vision of peace in his 14 points.
Comparison of Wilson and Obama
- Both Wilson and Obama were intellectuals and idealists who were re-elected.
- Both left office with Americans in a bad mood, with a populist sentiment.
- Obama's election in 2008 was marked by an optimistic narrative of the civil rights movement, but later years saw disappointment and a renewed focus on earlier history.
Current U.S. Politics
- The current political landscape is marked by polarization between political camps, with no respect for adversaries.
- The relationship between the USA and the UK explains a lot of things in current US politics, with a shared platform of building on the past, pragmatism, and experience.
U.S. Constitution
- The U.S. Constitution was developed over a period of 15 years (1775-1790) with considerable difficulty and debate.
- The Constitution includes seven articles and the first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights.
- The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, was a key document in the American War of Independence and is considered a fine work of literature.
- The Declaration is a clear and logical statement of why the colonies wanted their independence.
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This quiz assesses your understanding of political loyalty in the context of US politics, including the role of the President and the rule of law.
