Leaders in the Executive Branch
Case Studies
Discussion Questions
What a Leader Does
1. What are the goals of the president of the United States and the members of his administration?
2. What can a member of the executive branch contribute to "the common good"?
3. How can members of the executive branch work with others branches of government to achieve their goals?
4. What ethics or guidelines should members of the executive branch follow?
Who a Leader Is
5. What particular professional and personal qualities are valued in the executive branch? What about the president?
6. How does one evaluate the effectiveness of a current leader in the executive branch? What challenges might any of the president's advisors face when their own views conflict with the president's?
7. Can certain personal qualities help (or hinder) a member of the executive branch in achieving his or her goals?
When and Where a Leader May Emerge
8. How do current events play a part in leadership challenges for a sitting president?
9. Does the public response matter when evaluating a member of the executive branch's leadership?
10. Once a person becomes a member of the executive branch, is he or she automatically considered a leader?