One of the most important qualities that our president must have is the ability to be both goal and achievement oriented. I think this is an important quality because all the different aspects of our country that candidates base their campaign around and promise to improve mean nothing if they don’t take initiative and make these changes happen. There are so many things in the American system that are defective for instance, the immigration system, foreign policy, and health care to name a few. We need a president who has clear plans to reform and will then apply this initiative and set goals and achieve them. Another important quality our president must have is respect. I believe respect is one of the most vital qualities one can have. With
Stephen Skowronek attemeped to answer the question that many historians, and people alike, always have trouble answering: what makes a president a good president? Skowronek looks at all the presidents over the course of American history and puts them into one of four classifications. Skowronek looks, in detail, that the presidency of both Clinton and W.Bush. President Barack Obama does not have a classification in this book, so we will attempt to assign him a category based on his work. The American Presidency entails more than meets the eye, and Skowronek is trying to categorize presidents based on more than just what the public sees.
“Being a President is like riding a tiger. A man has to keep on riding or he is swallowed.” (Truman) Not only is being a President of the United States important it is also very challenging. The President must be a very thoughtful and intelligent person and at the same time be a symbol of national leadership upholding their role as the Head of state; in making sure to lead the executive branch of government, The Chief Executive; giving him the responsibility to enforce acts of congress in signing treaties, and the judgments of federal courts, etc. Not only is it hard being the president it’s a whole nother level just to be qualified to run
Through out the course of history, America has seen great Presidents. These men all exhibited characteristics which helped them to be successful in their endeavor to become the nations leader. Among those characteristics are traits such as being a good spokesperson or leader and being fair towards all which makes for a good President.
There are three main character traits that a President should have. Trustworthiness is important because the U.S can't have a president that will lie. The President needs to be able to communicate with the people in order to be a good President. If a President has empathy and compassion then they will know how the people of their country feel.
A president should be honest at all times being reliable at doing what they say.Otherwise at having courage to do the right thing.All presidents should have kindness,compassion,and forgiveness to other people like us and president.By the way, obey the law at all times and protect the environment for eveyone in the United States.Why presidents should.
We often elect a President that will guide our country through tough times, but we sometimes overlook the fact that we love a president that appeals to the people in different ways other than their plans to help move the country forward. For an example President George Washington was a man that appealed to everyone because he had the physical aspects of a classical hero. He was tall, heavily built, and a marvelous athlete. Washington moved with dignity and he looked like a leader. Even though many who truly knew him referred to him as “ intellectual and illiterate,” he can still be labeled as one of the greatest Presidents.
A person of character will always do the right thing even if it is something they may not agree with.Not anyone can do the job of president and when thinking of characteristics I believe a president should have and what I hope for when voting for a candidate would be honesty,trustworthiness, being accountable for what you say and what you do, accepting of differences,loyal, good communication with the public,respect,and humility.Making government work and providing for a strong national approach to defense and
Many Presidents over the years have shown greatness through their leadership. Each has shown this in their individual way. It takes the ability to deal with whatever may come up, as far as politics are concerned, and handle it with care. Also it takes making a difference in society instead of just settling for the United States being ok as it is. The extra step that some take, separates the normal from the great. Lyndon B. Johnson was one of the Presidents who stood out by taking the extra step. LBJ showed presidential greatness through passing groundbreaking legislation and improving society.
Any American president should not just stay languid to the job s/he is assigned to do. The American system may be fine but it is not perfect in any way. So the key role of the President is to try and fix this. Talking about which, I would like to point out some of the key sectors like education, health, energy and safety where the country needs a lot of
This essay is about a leader and the qualities that make a leader and the person who I think fits that description is George W. Bush. He was America’s forty-third president of the United States and was in office during September 11, 2001. The son George H.W. Bush the forty-first president of the U.S. He established the Department of homeland security and also authorized wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The President is the voice of the nation, defining who we as a people are and who we will become in the eyes of our allies and the rest of world. (Morone and Kersh 2013)Some presidents were loved and still hold much affection by the American people but accomplished very little while in the oval office. Others improved the economy and made the right decisions and are almost forgotten by history. So how does one achieve presidential greatness? I argue that a president must create a new “political order” in order to achieve greatness. In other words, he must create new institutions, interests, and ideas or reform the current institutions, interests and ideas that shape a political era. (Morone and Kersh 2013) .
First, I think that a president needs to be an obedient leader. They are helping to run the country so they need to know how to run the country whenever, they get into the White House. If he/she is not a good president, then the country will fall to the ground and the government will be unstable. An unstable government is not successful for our country.
Being that the President of the United States is an iconic figure in the economic world, they should possess necessary qualities as they represent the country. There are many qualities that the President should have. Such as being a master negotiator, being competitive and driven to win, having the courage to do the right thing, dealing peacefully with disagreements and anger, and self-control/self-discipline. For one, a President should be able to excel in world negotiation. Negotiating with other countries is an essential role to holding executive office since foreign interactions are necessary for the economy. For example, mastery of negotiation is crucial in international trade because the United States is one of the most active trading
As the United States prepares for the coming presidential race in 2016, circumstances throw into question which qualities a candidate should possess in order to be successful and make a positive impact on the nation. Looking into the past, one can surmise that the best leaders must be brave, and filled with indomitable courage, compassion, and hope. The president is one leading millions and making key decisions which have enormous ramifications. As the leader of a nation, he or she speaks out in times of joy and crisis, setting the tone for the entire government body.
A president with a humble heart would be less likely to become corrupt with power. Since the president’s decisions affect the United States citizens as a whole, the president must be cautious and wise. The president must be sure to explore every available avenue to find the best plan of action which would bring forth the best result. An open mind, a strong sense of diplomacy, honesty, and accountability are also important factors of a good president. Diplomacy is necessary to be able to come to a compromise with an opponent by understanding and using some of the opponent’s proposed ideas to find a middle ground. Presidential candidate Donald Trump does not fit the characteristics a good president should have because of his lack of political background, his narcissism, his inability to argue without committing logical fallacies, and his discriminatory remarks towards people of other races, religions, and