Debate Topics
1 The framers of the Constitution would approve of the modern presidency
2 Political parties should nominate candidates for the presidency through a national primary
3 The president should be elected directly by the people
4 The presidential impeachment process is basically sound
5 The media are too hard on presidents
6 The president is a more authentic representative of the American people than is Congress
8 The president has too much power in the selection of judges
9 A broad executive privilege is essential to the successful functioning of the presidency
10 A presidents cabinet members should have a larger role in the formation of public policy
11 Psychological character is a powerful predictor of presidential performance
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ARREDONDO |
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CASTILLO |
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CHASE, |
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CONGDON |
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DALEO |
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DESPAIN |
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FINCH |
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LOUGHNANE |
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LOVORN |
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LULLO |
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MCENTIRE |
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MENDEZ |
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